Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and WX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The E-600 was brought out around the same time to the WX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-600 scores versus the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Sony WX1
E-600 | WX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus E-600
WX1 | E-600 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Sony WX1
E-600 | WX1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-600 vs the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and WX1 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and WX1.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-600 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-600 will result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Olympus E-600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus E-600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-08-30 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 515g (1.14 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 541 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $149 |