Olympus 6000 vs Sigma DP2x

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 6000 vs Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6000 was brought out 19 months earlier than the DP2x which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 6000 scores versus the DP2x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sigma DP2x. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sigma DP2x Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6000 vs the DP2x.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and DP2x is 94 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and DP2x.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 6000 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Olympus 6000 will show greater detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind in sensor tech.