Olympus 6000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Revealed December 2012
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 6000 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar but the 6000 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe 6000 was unveiled 4 years before the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 6000 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
6000 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus 6000
XZ-2 iHS | 6000 | |||
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Revealed | December 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
6000 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 6000 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6000 vs the XZ-2 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and XZ-2 iHS.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 6000 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Also Known as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 179g (0.39 lbs) | 346g (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $259 | $450 |