Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 6000

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus 6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was released 3 years after the 6000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX500 IS scores versus the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus 6000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the 6000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and 6000 is 80 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and 6000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX500 IS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.