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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 6010 versus Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 4 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 6010 matches up versus the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony TF1

 6010 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus 6010

 TF1 6010 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony TF1

 6010 TF1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 against the TF1.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and TF1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TF1 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Sony TF1
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than average (152 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
61
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (152g)
weather proofing
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony TF1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-17 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $266