Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX5
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX5 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
- Announced July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the 6000 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizes.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 6000 was brought out 11 months prior to the HX5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 6000 matches up vs the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony HX5
| 6000 | HX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Olympus 6000
| HX5 | 6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony HX5
| 6000 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has got 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) whilst the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 6000 and the HX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and HX5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The 6000 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older 6000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Alternative name | mju Tough 6000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $259 | $275 |
