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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Released July 2006
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus 6000 and Sony A100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the 6000 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6000 was announced 2 years later than the A100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 6000 grades versus the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony A100

 6000 A100 
ReleasedJuly 2009July 2006Fresher by 36 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Olympus 6000

 A100 6000 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony A100

 6000 A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 and Sony A100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 6000 vs the A100.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and A100 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and A100.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The 6000 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more recent 6000 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Sony A100
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography advice
Sony A100 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Sony A100
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A100 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography features
Sony A100 Landscape photography features
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Sony A100
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
9
no video recording
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony A100
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Also Known as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-07-01 2006-07-31
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 638 gr (1.41 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 476
Other
Battery ID - NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $259 $1,000