Olympus 6000 vs Sony QX1
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony QX1 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
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Launched September 2014
Olympus 6000 vs Sony QX1 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 6000 and Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 6000 was released 6 years before the QX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 6000 matches up against the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 6000 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony QX1
6000 | QX1 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus 6000
QX1 | 6000 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | July 2009 | Fresher by 63 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony QX1
6000 | QX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll 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") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Olympus 6000 and Sony QX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 6000 vs the QX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and QX1 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and QX1.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6000 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony QX1 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2014-09-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | - |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) | 216 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $259 | $500 |