Olympus 6000 vs Sony H300
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Launched February 2014
Olympus 6000 vs Sony H300 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 6000 versus Sony H300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 6000 was announced 5 years earlier than the H300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 6000 grades against the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 6000 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony H300
6000 | H300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus 6000
H300 | 6000 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | July 2009 | More recent by 56 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony H300
6000 | H300 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 6000 versus Sony H300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 6000 vs the H300.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and H300.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H300 to render extra detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 lbs) | 590g (1.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 350 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $259 | $249 |