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Canon S90 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon S90 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon S95
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
Photography Glossary

Canon S90 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon S90 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very close but the S90 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The S90 was revealed 10 months later than the 6000 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S90 matches up versus the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Olympus 6000

 S90 6000 
IntroducedApril 2010July 2009Fresher by 10 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon S90

 6000 S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and Olympus 6000

 S90 6000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon S90 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S90 vs Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S90 versus the 6000.

Canon S90 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and 6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and 6000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The S90 contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more modern S90 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S90 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography features
Olympus 6000 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography features
Olympus 6000 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography features
Olympus 6000 Travel photography features
63
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography details
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon S90 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot S90Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot S90 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also Known as - mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-04-08 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 185 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $599 $259