Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony A300
6000 | A300 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | January 2008 | Fresher by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Olympus 6000
A300 | 6000 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony A300
6000 | A300 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Contrast the Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and A300 is 94 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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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 |