Olympus 6000 vs Sony W690
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary Olympus 6000 vs Sony W690 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 6000 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 6000 was manufactured 3 years before the W690 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 6000 grades vs the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony W690
| 6000 | W690 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus 6000
| W690 | 6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 32 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony W690
| 6000 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus 6000 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 offers external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6000 vs the W690.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and W690.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W690 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Also called | mju Tough 6000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 179g (0.39 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 220 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $259 | $297 |