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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W530

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W530 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W530 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus 6010 versus Sony W530, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the W530 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 6010 scores against the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony W530

 6010 W530 

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus 6010

 W530 6010 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony W530

 6010 W530 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 comes with outside 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) and the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6010 versus Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 6010 against the W530.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W530 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Sony W530
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Sony W530
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography advice
Sony W530 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography information
Sony W530 Travel photography information
61
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging details
Sony W530 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony W530
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Also called mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-50C NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $269