Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX30V

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 6000 and Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 3 years before the HX30V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 6000 matches up against the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has got physical 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 HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6000 and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 6000 compared to the HX30V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and HX30V.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX30V to render extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.