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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus SP-100 versus Olympus 6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was manufactured 4 years later than the 6000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-100 grades vs the 6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus 6000

 SP-100 6000 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2009Fresher by 56 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus SP-100

 6000 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus 6000

 SP-100 6000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-100 versus Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SP-100 versus the 6000.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and 6000 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and 6000.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SP-100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography features
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography features
Olympus 6000 Street photography features
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (594g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography info
Olympus 6000 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography advice
Olympus 6000 Travel photography advice
53
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (594g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (594g)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Olympus 6000
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-29 2009-07-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594g (1.31 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $259