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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 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
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
Sony W510
(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
Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony W510

 6010 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus 6010

 W510 6010 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony W510

 6010 W510 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W510 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography details
Sony W510 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography features
Sony W510 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography features
Sony W510 Landscape photography features
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony W510
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
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