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Olympus 6000 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T900 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus 6000 and Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was brought out 5 months after the T900 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 6000 grades vs the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony T900

 6000 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus 6000

 T900 6000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony T900

 6000 T900 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 offers 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) and the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6000 and Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 6000 and the T900.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and T900.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony T900 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography details
Sony T900 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Sony T900
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6000
Travel photography with Sony T900
61
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony T900
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Other name mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $259 $300