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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W620 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W620 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus 6010 versus Sony W620, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6010 was brought out 3 years earlier than the W620 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 6010 grades versus the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony W620

 6010 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus 6010

 W620 6010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony W620

 6010 W620 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 has external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 6010 and the W620.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and W620.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W620 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography information
Sony W620 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography details
Sony W620 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6010
Travel photography with Sony W620
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
Landscape photography with Sony W620
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
33
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Sony W620
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony W620
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also Known as mju Tough 6010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-17 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $102