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Olympus 6000 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W220 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 6000 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was revealed 6 months after the W220 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 6000 matches up versus the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony W220

 6000 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus 6000

 W220 6000 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony W220

 6000 W220 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 6000 and the W220.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and W220.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W220 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Sony W220
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
61
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony W220
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also referred to as mju Tough 6000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $259 $160