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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W220 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 6010 and Sony W220, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was manufactured 7 months after the W220 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 6010 scores versus the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony W220

 6010 W220 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus 6010

 W220 6010 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony W220

 6010 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 features physical measurements 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 W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6010 and Sony W220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 6010 compared to the W220.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and W220.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern 6010 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Sony W220
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
Sony W220 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging features
Sony W220 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony W220
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Other name mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-17 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $160