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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A200

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A200 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A230
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A200 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 6000 and Sony A200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the 6000 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6000 was brought out 12 months later than the A200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 6000 matches up vs the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony A200

 6000 A200 
LaunchedJuly 2009July 2008Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus 6000

 A200 6000 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony A200

 6000 A200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 has external 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) whilst the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 6000 compared to the A200.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and A200.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The 6000 comes with the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The fresher 6000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography details
Sony A200 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Sony A200
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6000
Travel photography with Sony A200
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
46
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging details
Sony A200 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony A200
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-07-01 2008-07-17
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 572g (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $259 $100