Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1
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Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Announced September 2010
- Replacement is Sigma SD1 Merrill
Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sigma. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively close but the 6020 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 6020 was brought out 7 months earlier than the SD1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 6020 scores against the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sigma SD1
6020 | SD1 |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Olympus 6020
SD1 | 6020 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | February 2010 | Newer by 7 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sigma SD1
6020 | SD1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 6020 versus the SD1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and SD1.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma SD1 will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sigma SD1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sigma |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sigma SD1 |
Otherwise known as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2010-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4800 x 3200 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 2 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 122g (0.27 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
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 |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $279 | $2,339 |