Olympus 6000 vs Sony A300

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.

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.

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.

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

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.