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Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX10V
  • Replacement is Sony HX30V
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX20V Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus 6000 versus Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched 4 years before the HX20V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the 6000 grades vs the HX20V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Sony HX20V

 6000 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus 6000

 HX20V 6000 
LaunchedJuly 2012July 2009Newer by 37 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Sony HX20V

 6000 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 versus Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 6000 vs the HX20V.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and HX20V.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX20V Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6000
Street photography with Sony HX20V
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6000
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography details
Sony HX20V Travel photography details
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6000
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus 6000 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Sony HX20V
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also Known as mju Tough 6000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-01 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $259 $397