Olympus 6000 vs Sigma DP2s

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 6000 vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The 6000 was revealed 7 months prior to the DP2s so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 6000 grades vs the DP2s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has outside 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 DP2s has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6000 vs Sigma DP2s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6000 vs the DP2s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and DP2s is 94 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and DP2s.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6000 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus 6000 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.