Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX150

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus 6000 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was unveiled 3 years before the WX150 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 6000 grades vs the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 and Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 6000 vs the WX150.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to give you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.