Olympus 6010 vs Sony W800

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 6010 vs Sony W800, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 5 years before the W800 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6010 scores versus the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 6010 vs the W800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and W800.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W800 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 6010 will be behind in sensor technology.