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Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6010 and Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 5 years prior to the WX350 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 6010 matches up vs the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony WX350

 6010 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus 6010

 WX350 6010 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony WX350

 6010 WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 enjoys outer measurements 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6010 and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6010 against the WX350.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and WX350.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX350 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6010
Sports photography with Sony WX350
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony WX350
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Alternative name mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-17 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life - 470 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50C NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $270