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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 6000 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the WX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 6000 matches up versus the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony WX10

 6000 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus 6000

 WX10 6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony WX10

 6000 WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 features external dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6000 versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 6000 and the WX10.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and WX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX10 to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Sony WX10
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography info
Sony WX10 Travel photography info
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony WX10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Alternate name mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 One One
Launch pricing $259 $200