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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 6000

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 6000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 2 years later than the 6000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX150 IS matches up against the 6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus 6000

 SX150 IS 6000 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2009Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon SX150 IS

 6000 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus 6000

 SX150 IS 6000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS vs the 6000.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and 6000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and 6000.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX150 IS to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography advice
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Olympus 6000 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus 6000 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (130 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average (306 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
34
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
Olympus 6000 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Alternative name - mju Tough 6000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-14 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 130 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $259