Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX1
94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX1 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus 6000 and Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very close but the 6000 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 6000 was revealed at a similar time to the TX1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 6000 scores against the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony TX1
| 6000 | TX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus 6000
| TX1 | 6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony TX1
| 6000 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 6000 and Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 6000 compared to the TX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and TX1.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The 6000 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Alternative name | mju Tough 6000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-07-01 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 8cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $259 | $350 |
