• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Tough-6000 advantages over Sony DSC-WX9

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony DSC-WX9 advantages over Olympus Tough-6000

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.6 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Fast startup
    ~2.20 vs 4.3 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More telephoto lens reach
    125 mm vs 102 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Less shutter lag
    0.25 vs 1.24 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/1600 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • 25-125mm zoom range; iSweep Panorama; 3D capture modes; Full HD movie modes; Fast autofocus.

  • Slow operation in certain modes; Poor print quality; Soft corners; Lens is blurry all across the bottom of the frame.

  • Read our Sony DSC-WX9 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus 1030 SW

Olympus Tough-6000
Olympus 1030 SW
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Olympus Tough-6000 vs Olympus 1030 SW

Sony DSC-WX9
Olympus 1030 SW
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup

Compare Sony DSC-WX9 vs Olympus 1030 SW

Compared to Olympus 1050SW

Olympus Tough-6000
Olympus 1050SW
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof

Compare Olympus Tough-6000 vs Olympus 1050SW

Sony DSC-WX9
Olympus 1050SW
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony DSC-WX9 vs Olympus 1050SW

Compared to Sony DSC-G3

Olympus Tough-6000
Sony DSC-G3
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus Tough-6000 vs Sony DSC-G3

Sony DSC-WX9
Sony DSC-G3
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony DSC-WX9 vs Sony DSC-G3

Compared to Canon 110 HS

Olympus Tough-6000
Canon 110 HS
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus Tough-6000 vs Canon 110 HS

Sony DSC-WX9
Canon 110 HS
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony DSC-WX9 vs Canon 110 HS

Compared to Canon 320 HS

Olympus Tough-6000
Canon 320 HS
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus Tough-6000 vs Canon 320 HS

Sony DSC-WX9
Canon 320 HS
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Sony DSC-WX9 vs Canon 320 HS

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