Olympus 6000 vs Sony W510
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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 Known as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W510 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus 6000 versus Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The 6000 was announced 18 months earlier than the W510 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6000 matches up versus the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony W510
6000 | W510 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus 6000
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony W510
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 enjoys 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) and the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 6000 versus Sony W510 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 6000 against the W510.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and W510.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W510 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6000 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 lb) | 119g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $259 | $99 |