Olympus 6000 vs Sony S980

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 6000 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was released 5 months later than the S980 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 6000 grades vs the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 comes with external 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 S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6000 and Sony S980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 and the S980.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and S980.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony S980 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.