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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A330
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300, 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 A300 (10MP) is very close but the 6000 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6000 was revealed 18 months later than the A300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 6000 scores vs the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony A300

 6000 A300 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2008Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Olympus 6000

 A300 6000 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony A300

 6000 A300 
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 6000 against the A300.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and A300 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and A300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The 6000 features the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more modern 6000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Sony A300
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A300 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography info
Sony A300 Sports photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography advice
Sony A300 Travel photography advice
61
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Sony A300
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
57
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging details
Sony A300 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
9
no video
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony A300
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Alternative name mju Tough 6000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-07-01 2008-01-30
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 632g (1.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
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 1 1
Pricing at launch $259 $0