Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX150

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus 6010 versus Sony WX150, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was brought out 3 years before the WX150 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 6010 grades versus the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6010 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 versus Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 6010 against the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX150 to provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind in sensor innovation.