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Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX5 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus 6000 versus Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the 6000 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6000 was unveiled 7 months prior to the TX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 6000 grades against the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony TX5

 6000 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Olympus 6000

 TX5 6000 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony TX5

 6000 TX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 features external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6000 versus Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 vs the TX5.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and TX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 6000 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX5 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography info
Sony TX5 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX5 Sports photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography info
Sony TX5 Travel photography info
61
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
environment proofing
features focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (148g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Sony TX5
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
30
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (148 grams)
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony TX5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Also Known as mju Tough 6000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-01 2010-02-18
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 18mm (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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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