Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX1
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6010 and Sony WX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the 6010 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 6010 was unveiled around the same time to the WX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 6010 scores against the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony WX1
| 6010 | WX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus 6010
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Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony WX1
| 6010 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6010 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 6010 and Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6010 versus the WX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and WX1.
To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6010 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus 6010 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Other name | mju Tough 6010 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-07-17 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 160 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 179g (0.39 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | LI-50C | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $0 | $149 |
