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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W230 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
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W230 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 6010 vs Sony W230, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 5 months after the W230 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 6010 grades vs the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony W230

 6010 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Olympus 6010

 W230 6010 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony W230

 6010 W230 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 offers physical dimensions 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 W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 vs Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 6010 against the W230.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and W230.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
Sony W230 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography information
Sony W230 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging info
Sony W230 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony W230
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
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 Overall 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
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $180