Olympus 6010 vs Sony W620

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").

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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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

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.

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

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.