Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX1
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX1 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
- Launched July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 6000
(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
Photography Glossary 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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony WX1
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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus 6000
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Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony WX1
| 6000 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony 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 |