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Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1 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 SD1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sigma SD1

 6020 SD1 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Olympus 6020

 SD1 6020 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2010Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sigma SD1

 6020 SD1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Sigma SD1
28
MP count decent (13MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
Sigma SD1 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD1 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than average (122 grams)
environment proof
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Sigma SD1 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
9
no video
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Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sigma SD1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sigma SD1
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