Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX10

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TX10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 6010 grades vs the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 6010 compared to the TX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and TX10.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TX10 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 6010 will be behind in sensor technology.