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Olympus 6000 vs Sony S950

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S950 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony S950 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony S950

 6000 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Olympus 6000

 S950 6000 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony S950

 6000 S950 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S950 size comparison

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

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography details
Sony S950 Sports photography details
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6000
Travel photography with Sony S950
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography features
Sony S950 Landscape photography features
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging information
Sony S950 Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony S950
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Also Known as mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $259 $130