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Olympus 6000 vs Sony W230

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W230 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony W230 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6000 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 5 months after the W230 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 6000 matches up against the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony W230

 6000 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Olympus 6000

 W230 6000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony W230

 6000 W230 
LaunchedJuly 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus 6000 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 6000 compared to the W230.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and W230 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and W230.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W230 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography highlights
Sony W230 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography information
Sony W230 Travel photography information
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Sony W230
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
37
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Sony W230
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony W230
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also referred to as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2009-02-17
Body design 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical 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 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $259 $180