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Olympus 6000 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 6000 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched 6 months before the S2100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 6000 matches up versus the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony S2100

 6000 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus 6000

 S2100 6000 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony S2100

 6000 S2100 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 features outside dimensions 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 S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6000 versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 against the S2100.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony S2100 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography details
Sony S2100 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony S2100
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Also called as mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $259 $0