Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus Tough 6000 compared to other waterproof competitors include: it has better image stabilization (sensor shift, lens vs sensor shift), takes significantly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 6 MP), has a marginally larger sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/3.6" 4.8x3.6mm) and has a faster max shutter speed (1/2000 of a second vs 1/1300 of a second).
However, on average it records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), is older (january, 2009 vs february, 2011), lacks boost light sensitivity (none vs 6,400 ISO), is significantly more expensive ($416.04 vs $154.99) and slightly shorter exposures (1/4 of a second vs 60 seconds).
Nikon Coolpix S30
3 years newer
$110 - $117
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Significant advantages of the S30 (vs the Tough 6000)
Significant disadvantages of the S30 (vs the Tough 6000)
- Much lower true resolution: 6 MP vs 9.8 MP
- Much smaller sensor: 1/3.6" 4.8x3.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
- Worse image stabilization: Digital vs Sensor shift, Lens
common strengths of the S30 and Tough 6000
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Olympus TG-610
2 years newer
$229 - $250
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Significant advantages of the TG-610 (vs the Tough 6000)
- Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots
- Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
Significant disadvantages of the TG-610 (vs the Tough 6000)
- Much slower max shutter speed: 1/1200 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
common strengths of the TG-610 and Tough 6000
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Olympus Tough TG-320
3 years newer
$190 - $251
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Significant advantages of the TG-320 (vs the Tough 6000)
- Takes 3D photos
- Can create panoramas in-camera
Significant disadvantages of the TG-320 (vs the Tough 6000)
common strengths of the TG-320 and Tough 6000
- Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
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Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
1 year newer
$188
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Significant advantages of the Tough-3000 (vs the Tough 6000)
Significant disadvantages of the Tough-3000 (vs the Tough 6000)
common strengths of the Tough-3000 and Tough 6000
- Good macro capabilities: 2 cm vs 2 cm
- Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
1 year newer
$155 - $165
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Significant advantages of the Tough 8010 (vs the Tough 6000)
Significant disadvantages of the Tough 8010 (vs the Tough 6000)
common strengths of the Tough 8010 and Tough 6000
- Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 2 cm
- Fast max shutter speeds: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
2 years newer
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Significant advantages of the DMC-TS3 (vs the Tough 6000)
- Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
- Has a GPS
- Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None
Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TS3 (vs the Tough 6000)
- Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/1300 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second
common strengths of the DMC-TS3 and Tough 6000
- Good image stabilization: Lens vs Sensor shift, Lens
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