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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX5

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 6000 and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched 12 months prior to the WX5 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 6000 grades versus the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony WX5

 6000 WX5 

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus 6000

 WX5 6000 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony WX5

 6000 WX5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6000 provides external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 6000 compared to the WX5.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX5 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 6000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography info
Sony WX5 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography advice
Sony WX5 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography advice
Sony WX5 Sports photography advice
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX5 Travel photography highlights
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX5 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony WX5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Alternative name mju Tough 6000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $259 $250