Olympus 6000 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 6000 vs Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6000 was unveiled 4 years prior to the NEX-5R which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 6000 grades versus the NEX-5R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 versus the NEX-5R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and NEX-5R is 94 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and NEX-5R.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6000 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5R will offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.