Olympus 6010 vs Sony W550

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 6010 versus Sony W550, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 24 months prior to the W550 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 6010 grades versus the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 has got exterior 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 W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6010 versus Sony W550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 6010 versus the W550.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and W550.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W550 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.