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Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Successor is Sony HX200V
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 6000 and Sony HX100V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched 3 years prior to the HX100V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 6000 scores versus the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony HX100V

 6000 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus 6000

 HX100V 6000 
AnnouncedOctober 2011July 2009Fresher by 28 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony HX100V

 6000 HX100V 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 vs the HX100V.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and HX100V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and HX100V.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX100V to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX100V Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography advice
Sony HX100V Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography advice
Sony HX100V Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography factors
Sony HX100V Travel photography factors
61
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (577g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography information
Sony HX100V Landscape photography information
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
25
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (577 grams)
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony HX100V
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Also Known as mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 577 grams (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
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