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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony TX1

 6010 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus 6010

 TX1 6010 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony TX1

 6010 TX1 
RevealedJuly 2009August 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Olympus 6010 and Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6010
Travel photography with Sony TX1
61
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging details
Sony TX1 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony TX1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-17 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.39 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $350