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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 6000 versus Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the 6000 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6000 was released within a month of the WX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 6000 grades against the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony WX1

 6000 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus 6000

 WX1 6000 

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony WX1

 6000 WX1 
AnnouncedJuly 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6000 versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 6000 compared to the WX1.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and WX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 6000 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX1 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Sony WX1
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Sony WX1
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography features
Sony WX1 Travel photography features
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography information
Sony WX1 Landscape photography information
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony WX1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Also Known as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-01 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $259 $149