Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX9

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX9, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was launched 11 months prior to the TX9 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 6010 matches up against the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 has outer 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 TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6010 vs Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6010 against the TX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and TX9.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.