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Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(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
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony TX1

 6000 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus 6000

 TX1 6000 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony TX1

 6000 TX1 
LaunchedJuly 2009August 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX1 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography advice
Sony TX1 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX1 Sports photography highlights
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6000
Travel photography with Sony TX1
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
Sony TX1 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony TX1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony 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
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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