Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX10

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 6000 versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was released 3 years earlier than the TX10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the 6000 matches up vs the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 features physical 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 TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6000 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 and the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and TX10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.