Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX300

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 6000 grades against the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 has got outer 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) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 6000 compared to the WX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and WX300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.