Olympus 6000 vs Sony a5100

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6000 versus Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 6000 was launched 6 years prior to the a5100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 6000 matches up versus the a5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6000 versus Sony a5100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 6000 vs the a5100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and a5100 is 94 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and a5100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony a5100 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.