Olympus 6000 vs Sony WX70

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 6000 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was revealed 3 years before the WX70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the 6000 matches up against the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6000 versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 6000 compared to the WX70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6000 and WX70.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX70 to render greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.