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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VH-410, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched 3 years prior to the VH-410 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 6020 scores vs the VH-410 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Olympus VH-410

 6020 VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus 6020

 VH-410 6020 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2010More modern by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Olympus VH-410

 6020 VH-410 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 has external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 6020 and the VH-410.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and VH-410 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and VH-410.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VH-410 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
28
decent megapixels (13MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
Olympus VH-410 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
32
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Olympus VH-410
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Olympus VH-410
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $186