Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony WX220
6000 | WX220 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus 6000
WX220 | 6000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | July 2009 | More modern by 56 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony WX220
6000 | WX220 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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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 |