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Olympus 6000 vs Sony W810

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W810 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
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 6000 versus Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was revealed 5 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 6000 grades vs the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony W810

 6000 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus 6000

 W810 6000 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009Fresher by 55 months

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony W810

 6000 W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6000 compared to the W810.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and W810.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W810 to render more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older 6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography info
Sony W810 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography details
Sony W810 Sports photography details
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6000
Travel photography with Sony W810
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging highlights
Sony W810 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
32
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony W810
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also called mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $259 $100