Olympus 6000 vs Sony W620

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 6000 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was unveiled 3 years prior to the W620 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 6000 grades vs the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 6000 and the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and W620.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W620 to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.