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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W290

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W290 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W290 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus 6010 and Sony W290, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 5 months after the W290 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 6010 scores against the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony W290

 6010 W290 

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Olympus 6010

 W290 6010 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony W290

 6010 W290 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 has external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 6010 versus the W290.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6010 and W290.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Sony W290
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
Sony W290 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6010
Sports photography with Sony W290
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W290 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
Landscape photography with Sony W290
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony W290
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-17 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $230