Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX55

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX55, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 24 months prior to the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 6010 scores versus the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 6010 vs the TX55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and TX55.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.