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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was introduced 4 years later than the 6020 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-100 matches up versus the 6020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus 6020

 SP-100 6020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus SP-100

 6020 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus 6020

 SP-100 6020 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-100 comes with exterior measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-100 versus the 6020.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and 6020 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and 6020.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to offer you greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger SP-100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography features
Olympus 6020 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (594g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography information
Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography information
Olympus 6020 Travel photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (594 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
environment sealing
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (594 grams)
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Olympus 6020
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SP-100 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-29 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 594 gr (1.31 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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