Olympus 6010 vs Sony W350

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 6010 vs Sony W350, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was launched 5 months earlier than the W350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 6010 grades against the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has got external 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) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6010 vs Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 6010 versus the W350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and W350.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W350 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.