Olympus 6000 vs Sigma DP1s
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Olympus 6000 vs Sigma DP1s 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
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- No Video
- 28mm (F) lens
- 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
- Launched October 2009
- Superseded the Sigma DP1
- Updated by Sigma DP1x

Olympus 6000 vs Sigma DP1s Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6000 versus Sigma DP1s, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

The 6000 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the DP1s which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 6000 grades vs the DP1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 6000 vs Sigma DP1s Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sigma DP1s
6000 | DP1s | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Olympus 6000
DP1s | 6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sigma DP1s
6000 | DP1s | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | ![]() | October 2009 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Olympus 6000 versus Sigma DP1s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 6000 versus the DP1s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and DP1s is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and DP1s.
Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6000 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus 6000 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6000 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sigma DP1s | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sigma |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sigma DP1s |
Also Known as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 5MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 2640 x 1760 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 lbs) | 270g (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $259 | $0 |