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Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX50

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX50, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and WX50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WX50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-600 scores against the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Sony WX50

 E-600 WX50 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus E-600

 WX50 E-600 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Sony WX50

 E-600 WX50 
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-600 against the WX50.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and WX50 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-600 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX50 will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older E-600 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography factors
Sony WX50 Street photography factors
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (500 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
18
can't shoot video
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Sony WX50
 Olympus E-600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-30 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 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 white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 515 grams (1.14 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $250