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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6000 versus Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was unveiled 5 years before the WX220 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 6000 grades against the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony WX220

 6000 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus 6000

 WX220 6000 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2009More modern by 56 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony WX220

 6000 WX220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6000 versus Sony WX220 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 6000 against the WX220.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and WX220.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX220 to give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography factors
Sony WX220 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX220 Sports photography highlights
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6000
Travel photography with Sony WX220
61
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography features
Sony WX220 Landscape photography features
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Sony WX220
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony WX220
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also referred to as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 210 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $259 $198