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Olympus 6010 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 6010 versus Sony T900, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 5 months after the T900 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 6010 matches up against the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony T900

 6010 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus 6010

 T900 6010 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony T900

 6010 T900 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 features physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 6010 vs the T900.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and T900.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Sony T900
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
Sony T900 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
Sony T900 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography details
Sony T900 Travel photography details
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Sony T900
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony T900
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $300