Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 6010 and Sony TX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very similar but the 6010 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizes.

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The 6010 was launched very close to the TX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 6010 scores vs the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 vs the TX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and TX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 6010 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus 6010 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.