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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus 6010 and Sony W650, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was announced 3 years earlier than the W650 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the 6010 grades against the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony W650

 6010 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus 6010

 W650 6010 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony W650

 6010 W650 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 has got external measurements 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6010 and Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 6010 against the W650.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and W650.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W650 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older 6010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Sony W650
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Sony W650
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6010
Sports photography with Sony W650
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (124 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony W650
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 -
Class 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type 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
Price at launch $0 $140