Olympus 6000 vs Sony A7R III

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 6000 vs Sony A7R III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6000 was introduced 9 years prior to the A7R III which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 6000 grades vs the A7R III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 provides exterior 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) and the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6000 vs Sony A7R III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 6000 compared to the A7R III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and A7R III is 94 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and A7R III.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6000 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R III will render more detail using its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.