As well as being compared against other waterproofs and compacts, the Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 is also often compared to travel zooms and pro digicams. The Olympus Stylus Tough 6000's top rivals come from Olympus (such as the TG-610 and the Tough TG-320) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix S30 and the Coolpix AW100)

compared toWaterproof competitors

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

Nikon Coolpix S30
3 years newer
$110 - $117

Significant advantages of the S30 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • None found

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

  • None found
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Olympus TG-610

Olympus TG-610
2 years newer
$229 - $250

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

  • None found
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Olympus Tough TG-320

Olympus TG-320
3 years newer
$190 - $251

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)

  • None found

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

Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
1 year newer
$188

Significant advantages of the Tough-3000 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the Tough-3000 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • None found

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

Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
1 year newer
$155 - $165

Significant advantages of the Tough 8010 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the Tough 8010 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • None found

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

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
2 years newer

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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compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus Tough 6000 compared to other compact competitors include: it has a much wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 36 mm), has a slightly larger screen (2.7" vs 2.5"), has better image stabilization (sensor shift, lens vs none), takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 7.1 MP) and slightly closer macro focusing (2 cm vs 6 cm).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/3.1), is significantly more expensive ($416.04 vs $234.61) and doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs tunnel).

Olympus Stylus 1050 SW

Olympus Stylus 1050 SW
4 months older

Significant advantages of the 1050 SW (vs the Tough 6000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the 1050 SW (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 28 mm
  • No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift, Lens
  • Significantly worse macro capability: 7 cm vs 2 cm

common strengths of the 1050 SW and Tough 6000

  • None found
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20
1 year older

Significant advantages of the DSC-T20 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-T20 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 28 mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm

common strengths of the DSC-T20 and Tough 6000

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Sensor shift, Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 2 cm
arrow Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 vs the Olympus Stylus Tough 6000

Olympus FE-5020

Olympus FE-5020
6 months newer
$235

Significant advantages of the FE-5020 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Significantly lighter: 130 g vs 179 g

Significant disadvantages of the FE-5020 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 28 mm
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the FE-5020 and Tough 6000

  • Good image stabilization: Sensor shift, Lens vs Sensor shift, Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 2 cm
arrow Compare the FE-5020 vs the Stylus Tough 6000

Kyocera Finecam S3

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7 years older

Significant advantages of the S3 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5
  • Has a viewfinder: Tunnel vs None

Significant disadvantages of the S3 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 3.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much smaller screen: 1.5" vs 2.7"
  • Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 28 mm

common strengths of the S3 and Tough 6000

  • None found
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Olympus FE-210

Olympus FE-210
1 year older

Significant advantages of the FE-210 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the FE-210 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Much worse wide angle: 38 mm vs 28 mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 7.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift, Lens

common strengths of the FE-210 and Tough 6000

  • None found
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS

Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS
1 year newer
$274

Significant advantages of the SD3500 IS (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Much larger screen: 3.5" vs 2.7"
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the SD3500 IS (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the SD3500 IS and Tough 6000

  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Sensor shift, Lens
  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 2 cm
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compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus Tough 6000 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it is slightly smaller (compact 95x63x22 mm vs compact 105x59x29 mm), slightly closer macro focusing (2 cm vs 10 cm), is thinner (0.9" vs 1.3"), is slightly lighter (179 g vs 204 g) and is waterproof.

However, on average it has much less zoom (3.6x vs 16x), has a significantly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/3.0), doesn't have a built-in GPS and records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps).

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
2 years newer
$319 - $329

Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Much more zoom: 16x vs 3.6x
  • Has a GPS
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Significantly larger: Compact 105x59x34 mm vs Compact 95x63x22 mm
  • Much thicker: 1.3" vs 0.9"
  • Significantly heavier: 245 g vs 179 g

common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and Tough 6000

  • None found
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Casio Exilim ZR100

Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
2 years newer
$302 - $468

Significant advantages of the ZR100 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Records high-speed movies: 1,000 fps vs None
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the ZR100 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Larger: Compact 105x59x29 mm vs Compact 95x63x22 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 1.1" vs 0.9"
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the ZR100 and Tough 6000

  • None found
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Nikon Coolpix S6300

Nikon Coolpix S6300
3 years newer
$180 - $184

Significant advantages of the S6300 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly better wide angle: 25 mm vs 28 mm
  • Has a CMOS-family sensor: CMOS vs CCD

Significant disadvantages of the S6300 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 2 cm
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the S6300 and Tough 6000

  • Fairly small: Compact 94x58x26 mm vs Compact 95x63x22 mm
  • Thin: 1" vs 0.9"
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compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus Tough 6000 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 35 mm), has a much larger screen (2.7" vs 1.8"), is significantly smaller (compact 95x63x22 mm vs professional size 124x85x99 mm), has better image stabilization (sensor shift, lens vs none) and takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 3.1 MP).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.4), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps) and has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS).

Canon PowerShot S30

Canon PowerShot S30
7 years older

Significant advantages of the S30 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Shoots RAW
  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.2x5.3mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5

Significant disadvantages of the S30 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 3.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
  • Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.7"
  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm

common strengths of the S30 and Tough 6000

  • Fairly small: Mid size 112x58x42 mm vs Compact 95x63x22 mm
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Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom

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4 years older

Significant advantages of the C-8080 Wide Zoom (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.4 vs f/3.5

Significant disadvantages of the C-8080 Wide Zoom (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.7"
  • Much larger: Professional size 124x85x99 mm vs Compact 95x63x22 mm
  • No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift, Lens

common strengths of the C-8080 Wide Zoom and Tough 6000

  • None found
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Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10
2 years newer
$599

Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
  • Shoots RAW
  • Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.5

Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the Tough 6000)

  • Larger: Standard size 117x70x57 mm vs Compact 95x63x22 mm
  • Significantly thicker: 2.2" vs 0.9"
  • Not waterproof

common strengths of the X10 and Tough 6000

  • None found
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