Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66 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
- Launched July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony TX66
6010 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus 6010
TX66 | 6010 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony TX66
6010 | TX66 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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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 |