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Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX50

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus 6010 and Sony WX50, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was introduced 3 years before the WX50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 6010 scores vs the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Sony WX50

 6010 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus 6010

 WX50 6010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Sony WX50

 6010 WX50 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 6010 compared to the WX50.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and WX50.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography information
Sony WX50 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Sony WX50
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Sony WX50
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Also referred to as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-17 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $250