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Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(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
Sony WX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Sony WX1

 E-600 WX1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus E-600

 WX1 E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Sony WX1

 E-600 WX1 
IntroducedAugust 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

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

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-600
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography features
Sony WX1 Street photography features
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography details
Sony WX1 Sports photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery (500 shots)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography factors
Sony WX1 Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (500 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
56
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography features
Sony WX1 Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
18
no video shooting
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Sony WX1
 Olympus E-600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
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