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Olympus Stylus TOUGH-6000

10.0 megapixels

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  • User Score (363)
    7.9 7.9 from 363 reviewers
  • Expert Score (13)
    7.6 7.6 from 13 reviewers
  • Value for money (13)
    7.4 7.4 from 13 reviewers
  • Features (6)
    8.8 8.8 from 6 reviewers
  • Ease of use (6)
    8.2 8.2 from 6 reviewers
  • Performance (5)
    7.3 7.3 from 5 reviewers
  • Picture quality (9)
    7.7 7.7 from 9 reviewers
  • Overall quality (2)
    8.8 8.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Display (5)
    7.1 7.1 from 5 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (4)
    8.3 8.3 from 4 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Imaging Resource

    Imaging Resource
    17 May 2009

    The Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 competes well in many areas against other rugged/waterproof camera models. We think our sample had a tilted sensor chip, as its images were very soft in one corner, the softness extending far into the frame. Were it not for that particular defect, its image quality was competitive in the category. It's also stylish, combines ruggedness with a waterproof rating of 10 feet, and it offers optical image stabilization as well. Read more

    • Good price for the level of waterproof/toughness offered, Compact, very pocketable, Generally accurate color, Reasonably fast flash recycle time, Very low geometric di...
    • Our sample may have had a tipped sensor chip, was extremely soft in upper left corner, softness extended far into the frame, Very slow shutter response when not prefoc...

  2. What Digital Camera

    What Digital Camera
    8.1/10
    17 April 2009

    The Olympus mju Tough 6000 (Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 in the US) is a shockproof and waterproof compact that won't shock the wallet. The What Digital Camera Olympus mju TOUGH 6000 review sees just how tough a compact it really is... Read more

    • Cheap for a shockproof camera, tap control works well
    • Below par image quality, unresponsive buttons

  3. neocamera.com

    review.neocamera.com
    4.0/10
    29 September 2011

    The Olympus Tough 6000 the second toughest current digital camera, just being the more expensive Tough 8000. The Tough 6000 can be submerged underwater up to 3 meters for 2 hours and can be dropped from 1.5 meters onto concrete. This is a take-anywhere camera predisposed for outdoor adventure. As a 0.9" thick ultra-compact, the Tough 6000 is pocket-friendly and turns in an average performance among this category. Image quality is good enough until ISO 200. Read more

    • Extremely durable and waterproof to 3m, Ultra-slim wide-angle, Nicely saturated colors, Good white-balance, Low distortion, Excellent macro focus with led illumination...
    • Noisy at all ISO settings, moderate from ISO 400, High image softness, Overly bright exposure, Generally slow, Poor placement of lens, Display lag in continuous drive ...

  4. digitalcameraroundup.com

    30 November 2011

    The Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 is an attractive ultra-compact water, shock and shockproof 10-megapixel camera perfect for those who love to take their camera outdoors and in the water without having to baby it. The camera can take a beating and you can even use it underwater, down to a depth of about 10 feet. It has the same features as standard consumer cameras, which means it is useful anywhere and not just as a sports camera. Read more

    • Attractively styled sports and outdoor camera, Snorkeling and freediving possible with 33 feet depth limit, Inherent waterproofing provides peace of mind when handling...
    • Strictly point & shoot, At this point we'd like more advanced movie modes, Tiny mode wheel and almost illegible tiny labels, 10 feet not enough for scuba

  5. Digital Camera Review

    Digital Camera Review
    2 July 2009

    These days, the challenge in rugged and waterproof cameras isn't finding one that takes good pictures: with so many manufacturers getting in on the action and technologies improving all the time, the ability to take album-quality family snapshots, at the very least, with a camera that you can drop, dunk, and generally expose to the elements is assumed. Rather, these days the real challenge comes in getting this excellent performance in a rugged, outdoor-ready camera at Read more

  6. Electronics Made Easy

    Electronics Made Easy
    8.0/10
    10 September 2010

    If you're in the market for a point-and-shoot digital camera that can stand up to rugged outdoor use, the Stylus Tough-6000 is an excellent choice. Image quality is excellent on full auto with good lighting, but the low-light capability of this camera leaves a bit to be desired. However, this camera can go places that other can't, meaning you'll at least get a decent image under almost any picture taking situation. Read more

  7. LaptopMemo

    LaptopMemo
    25 February 2010

    The first camera ever to show up here is a little over a year old. That doesn’t mean the Stylus Tough 6000 has lost its ability to take pictures. It’s waterproof to 10 feet, shockproof to 5 feet, and can withstand temperatures of down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Since this is a pretty simple point-and-shoot I’ll just go over price, durability, and the pictures and videos it takes. Check out the review after the break where we see if this $300 camera is worth it. Read more

    • Great UI and feel, Solid buttons, It’s tough, Takes some pretty good shots
    • A little expensive?, No HD video recording, Olympus’ xD Picture Card format, It’s a year old now

  8. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    8.0/10
    23 April 2009

    Olympus' Mju Tough 6000 is a very attractive product: stylish but robust at the same time and with good quality photos. All the same, it's a little slow for everyday use, and capping the video--which isn't even HD--at 10 seconds is a shame, but this is an all-terrain camera. Read more

    • Wide-angle lens, Waterproof and shock-resistant, Stylish design
    • Only compatible with xD and MicroSD cards, Slow, Still no HD video option, Video clips limited to 10 seconds

  9. Hardware Secrets

    Hardware Secrets
    23 September 2009

    This is not the most expensive waterproof  and shockproof camera, but it performs admirable for the average outdoor enthusiast at a very reasonable price. Picture quality is good. The screen is fantastic in bright sunlight. And the waterproof and shockproof qualities live up to their hype. The tap function works quite well making the camera good for cold weather or underwater photography. The camera is good-looking and easily pocketable. Read more

  10. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    13 March 2009

    Why get an ordinary 10-megapixel compact when you can pay a little extra and get one that can survive almost anything you throw at it? Family users, extreme sports fans and adventurers everywhere should take note of the Olympus mju Tough-6000 -- rugged cameras don't have to look like armoured bricks Read more

    • Shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof, 4x wideangle zoom, Practical on an everyday basis
    • Below-average definition, Hard edges and corners

  • User Reviews

  1. Great camera 4 KIDS !!!! & for ME !!!!!

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Luis Angel Betancur F "L.A. Beta", Amazon
    3 November 2011 See Product at Amazon ($144.64)

    I am an advanced amateur photographer and I own various cameras: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3K 7.2MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) point & shoot , Nikon D300s 12MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Nikon D300s, Sony cibershot. I bought this camera one year ago (november 2010) for my daughters, 6 & 4 years old, after I had bought Digital Blue U Turn Digital Camera (Blue) that I returned because we didn't like it (see review). Read more or see product

  2. Perfect for our purposes

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: Overloaded with kids, J&R
    13 June 2010

    We bought six of these for an elementary school summer school photography class, including a canoe trip down the local river. Great shots and no worries, even when the kids dropped the cameras into the water or the bottom of the canoes! Read more

    • Easy to Use, Good in Low Light, Great Resolution, Large Clear LCD, Shockwaterproof ideal, Small / Compact
    • Short Battery Life

  3. "awesome. yes waterproof."

    CNET
    7.0/10
    Reviewer: AvocadoMovado, CNET
    14 May 2011

    replaced my FUJI 8MP i had for four years, and this seems to be a work horse with the awesome feature of underwater shots. make sure the seals are clean and dry before going underwater, and should be good to go. Read more

    • Waterproof (pool, rain, stingray pool, dolphin pool at sea world) to 3 Meters Shock Proof High Quality 10 MP Good ISO light and shutter control beautiful portrait imag...
    • slow to take pictures on certain scene settings no flash suppression when on AUTO mode (that i can find) 2 gig XD card or micro SD with adapter, no option for regular ...

  4. Olympus Stylus Tough 6000

    10/10
    Reviewer: adonahue9, epinions.com
    4 weeks ago

    This is one of the best cameras that I have ever owned. Despite it's compact design, this camera off Read more

    • Photo quality, waterproof, shock proof, sleek design, affordable price, several settings.
    • None

  5. Very disappointed!!

    Newegg
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: PJS, Newegg
    15 July 2011

    Ordered this camera 2 days ago and just received it as promised. Very happy with shipping. Read more

    • Nothing to say yet (battery is corroded)
    • Battery is corroded. I can't tell if the camera even works.

  6. Underwater and other features are great!! Their Tough claim, not so great.

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: tonnapilot, Ebay
    31 July 2011 See Product at eBay ($145.00)

    I bought this camera for its underwater capabilities and it exceeded my expectations by far. However, this is the Olympus "Tough" series. I was dissapointed when I had my camera in my back pocket, sat down, and the LCD display cracked inside the camera. The camera still works, but the display is dead. I would have expected the camera to be a little more "Tough" than that. I bought another one as I really enjoyed the features this camera has. Read more or see product

  7. Great Underwater Pics

    OneCall
    10/10
    Reviewer: Photoman, OneCall
    5 October 2009

    Took hundreds of underwtaer pics in the Caribbean. Great underwater zoom, very durable. This is my second, first was for my daughter. Read more

    • Easy to Use, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Zoom, Nice Features and Settings
    • Shutter Lag

  8. Great Camera - with a couple limitations

    B&H Photo
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: dan, B&H Photo
    30 March 2009

    This camera was purchased as JUST a fun camera. I wanted something that can go fishing, jetskiing, to the pool, and can survive the life of chasing a kid or two around. What I like - easy to use, rugged, and good picture quality (AT LOW ISO). What I don't like - noise at high ISO, boot-up time, and shutter lag. I am afraid that this camera won't be a good action camera, but we will see this summer. My test images with it make me decently happy. Read more

    • Bright LCD, Easy To Use, Great Picture Quality, Strong Construction
    • Long Lag Time, Poor Operation in Low Light

  9. Overall good camera

    CameraWorld.com
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Sammi kay, CameraWorld.com
    6 April 2009

    I use this camera for my everyday picture taking. I must say, it has some great features as far as the waterproof thing goes. Unfortunately this camera does not take as clear of pictures as I would have hoped. Without the flash on the pictures are often blurry. But if just for everyday use and you want a cool underwater feature it is a good camera. Read more

    • Easy to Use, Good Battery Life, Good sized screen, Great Resolution, Great Zoom, Nice Features and Settings
    • Bulky, Low-Quality Pictures, Poor Image Stabilization, Shutter Lag

  10. Walmart

    Walmart
    10/10
    Reviewer: vailbaby28, Walmart
    5 July 2010

    Great camera for fishing, boating, the pool or the beach. We have only owned for a month...but camera appears durable and battery charge is excellent. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

Olympus TOUGH-6000

The Olympus TOUGH-6000 is a 12 megapixel camera, with a wide angle 3.6x optical zoom lens, 2.7" 230K HyperCrystal III LCD display with backlight boost, image stabilisation, tap controls and is shockproof to 1.5m, waterproof to 3m, and freezeproof to -10. It is available in lime, blue, orange, and silver. It utilises a 12 megapixel 1/2.33 inch CCD sensor with 3.6 x (WIDE) optical and 5x/18x digital zoom with 2 aspherical glass elements, 5.0-18.2 mm focal length and f3.5-5.1 apertur…

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Olympus TOUGH-6000

The Olympus TOUGH-6000 is a 12 megapixel camera, with a wide angle 3.6x optical zoom lens, 2.7" 230K HyperCrystal III LCD display with backlight boost, image stabilisation, tap controls and is shockproof to 1.5m, waterproof to 3m, and freezeproof to -10. It is available in lime, blue, orange, and silver. It utilises a 12 megapixel 1/2.33 inch CCD sensor with 3.6 x (WIDE) optical and 5x/18x digital zoom with 2 aspherical glass elements, 5.0-18.2 mm focal length and f3.5-5.1 aperture setting. The camera measures 95 x 61.7 x 21.5 mm and weighs 182 g.

Features

The Olympus TOUGH-6000 is a 12 megapixel camera which features shockproof up to 2m, waterproof up to 10m, crushproof up to 100kg and freezeproof -10°C. It features a 3.6x wide optical zoom (28-102mm) lens to capture scenes of variable distance with variable condition. It features Dual Image Stabilisation (combines mechanical and digital image stabilisation) to reduce camera shake and blurry images, TAP Control Menu , Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Intelligent Auto Mode that detects the five most commonly used scenes and adjusts settings, focus and exposure automatically, ability to check air and water pressure with on-screen manometer, LED illuminator to lighten up underwater or macro sceneries and features movie recording with sound (up to VGA resolution at 30fps). This camera supports xD-Picture Card and is microSD Card compatible.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Ready for an adventure with the whole family. Whatever your familyâ.

  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Resolution: 10.3 Megapixel
  • LCD Screen Size: 2.7 in.
  • Optical Zoom: 3.6x
  • Digital Zoom: 5x
  • Weight: 0.33 lb.

Specifications

  • Format
    Rugged Compact
  • Also known as
    Olympus mju Tough 6000
  • Max resolution
    3648 x 2736
  • Low resolution
    2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
  • Image ratio w:h
    16:9, 4:3, 3:2
  • Effective pixels
    10.0 million
  • Sensor size
    1/2.3 " (6.16 x 4.62 mm, 0.28 cm²)
  • Pixel density
    35 MP/cm²
  • Sensor type
    CCD
  • ISO rating
    Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Auto

Release Date

  • First seen
    8 January 2009

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