Olympus 6000 vs Sony S930

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 6000 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was announced 6 months later than the S930 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 6000 grades versus the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 comes with 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) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6000 versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 6000 against the S930.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and S930.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.