Olympus 6000 vs Sony T99
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Launched July 2010
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Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 6000 vs Sony T99, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and T99 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 6000 was unveiled 12 months prior to the T99 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 6000 grades against the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony T99
| 6000 | T99 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus 6000
| T99 | 6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony T99
| 6000 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony T99 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 6000 compared to the T99.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and T99 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and T99.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony T99 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony T99 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
| Also called | mju Tough 6000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| 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 | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $259 | $179 |
