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Olympus 6000 vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(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
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W800 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony W800

 6000 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus 6000

 W800 6000 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 56 months

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony W800

 6000 W800 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W800 size comparison

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

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography advice
Sony W800 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Sony W800
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography factors
Sony W800 Sports photography factors
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography factors
Sony W800 Landscape photography factors
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
Sony W800 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony W800
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Alternate name mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $259 $90