Olympus 6000 vs Sony S2100

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.