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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus 6000 versus Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was introduced 5 years prior to the WX350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 6000 grades versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony WX350

 6000 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus 6000

 WX350 6000 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 56 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony WX350

 6000 WX350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 features 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) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6000 versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 6000 vs the WX350.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and WX350.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
MP count good (18MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Sony WX350
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography features
Sony WX350 Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Sony WX350
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony WX350
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also called as mju Tough 6000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $259 $270