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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Announced November 2013
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
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-10 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and 6000 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The EX-10 was released 4 years later than the 6000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-10 grades vs the 6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Olympus 6000

 EX-10 6000 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2009Fresher by 54 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Casio EX-10

 6000 EX-10 

Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Olympus 6000

 EX-10 6000 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-10 has exterior measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-10 versus the 6000.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and 6000 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and 6000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-10 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-10 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-10 Street photography features
Olympus 6000 Street photography features
67
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (384g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-10 Sports photography details
Olympus 6000 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (455 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-10 Travel photography details
Olympus 6000 Travel photography details
65
great battery life (455 per charge)
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others in class (384g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
61
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-10 Landscape photography details
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography details
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (455 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-10
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (384 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-10 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Olympus 6000
 Casio Exilim EX-10Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-10 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-14 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 250 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384g (0.85 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 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 455 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-130A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $456 $259