Olympus 6000 vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6000 vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the 6000 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") offer different sensor size.

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The 6000 was introduced 10 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 6000 grades versus the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 features external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 vs Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 6000 versus the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and RX100 VI is 94 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and RX100 VI.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6000 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will produce more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.