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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was launched 3 years before the TX66 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 6010 scores against the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony TX66

 6010 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus 6010

 TX66 6010 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony TX66

 6010 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 has physical dimensions 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 TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6010 compared to the TX66.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and TX66.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography features
Sony TX66 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6010
Sports photography with Sony TX66
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery power (250 shots)
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography info
Sony TX66 Landscape photography info
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery power (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX66 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
36
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony TX66
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Also called as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-17 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $350