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Olympus 6020 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
28
Overall
37

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma DP2 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Later Model is Sigma DP2s
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Olympus 6020 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus 6020 versus Sigma DP2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6020 was revealed 5 months later than the DP2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 6020 grades against the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sigma DP2

 6020 DP2 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Olympus 6020

 DP2 6020 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sigma DP2

 6020 DP2 
RevealedFebruary 2010September 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 6020 versus the DP2.

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and DP2 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and DP2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6020 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus 6020 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography highlights
27
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
Sigma DP2 Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
Sigma DP2 Sports photography information
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
28
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sigma DP2
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sigma DP2
General Information
Brand Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sigma DP2
Alternative name mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-09-21
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 122g (0.27 lb) 280g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $649