Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX10V

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus 6000 versus Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was unveiled 3 years before the HX10V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the 6000 grades versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 has got external 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) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 6000 and the HX10V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and HX10V.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX10V to give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.