Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony A100
6000 | A100 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | July 2006 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Olympus 6000
A100 | 6000 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony A100
6000 | A100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and A100 is 94 and 64 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A100 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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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 |