Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510
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![Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Olympus_Stylus_Tough_6010_1.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W510/Sony-W510-front.jpg)
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 6010 versus Sony W510, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The 6010 was launched 17 months before the W510 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 6010 matches up vs the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony W510
6010 | W510 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus 6010
W510 | 6010 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony W510
6010 | W510 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 6010 versus Sony W510 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 6010 against the W510.
![Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 size comparison Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W510-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W510-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and W510.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W510-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6010-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W510-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Other name | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-07-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 gr (0.39 lb) | 119 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $99 |