Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony TX1
6010 | TX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus 6010
TX1 | 6010 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony TX1
6010 | TX1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | August 2009 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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.
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |