Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX9

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6010 vs Sony WX9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 17 months prior to the WX9 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 6010 scores vs the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 has 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 WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6010 against the WX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6010 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and WX9.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX9 to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.