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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 6000

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX610 HS
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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 6000 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was launched 4 years after the 6000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX600 HS scores versus the 6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Olympus 6000

 SX600 HS 6000 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon SX600 HS

 6000 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 6000

 SX600 HS 6000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS vs the 6000.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and 6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and 6000.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography details
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography info
Olympus 6000 Sports photography info
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography information
Olympus 6000 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition (188 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging factors
Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competition (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $259