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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W380 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Olympus 6010 and Sony W380, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 5 months before the W380 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 6010 grades versus the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony W380

 6010 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus 6010

 W380 6010 

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony W380

 6010 W380 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 features external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6010 and Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 6010 against the W380.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and W380.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W380 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Sony W380
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
Sony W380 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography details
Sony W380 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography details
Sony W380 Travel photography details
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging information
Sony W380 Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony W380
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Alternative name mju Tough 6010 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-17 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $44