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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A900

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A900 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced October 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A99
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A900 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus 6000 versus Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and A900 (25MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The 6000 was manufactured 9 months after the A900 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 6000 scores versus the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony A900

 6000 A900 
IntroducedJuly 2009October 2008More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Olympus 6000

 A900 6000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony A900

 6000 A900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 and the A900.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and A900 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and A900.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6000 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony A900 will give extra detail due to its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer 6000 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography details
Sony A900 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
you can focus manually
MP count great (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography info
Sony A900 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography advice
Sony A900 Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography factors
Sony A900 Travel photography factors
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
weather proof
MP count great (25MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography information
Sony A900 Landscape photography information
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count great (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
no liveview
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Sony A900
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
9
no video recording
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony A900
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Also referred to as mju Tough 6000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-07-01 2008-10-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focus range 2cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 895g (1.97 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $259 $2,736