Olympus 6000 vs Sony W800

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 6000 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 5 years prior to the W800 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 6000 matches up vs the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6000 versus Sony W800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 6000 compared to the W800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and W800.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to give you greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.