Olympus 6000 vs Sony S950

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus 6000 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched 5 months after the S950 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 6000 matches up versus the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 offers physical 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) while the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 vs Sony S950 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 6000 against the S950.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and S950.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account.