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Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
45
Overall
43

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD14
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Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD15, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was introduced at a similar time to the SD15 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 6020 grades vs the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sigma SD15

 6020 SD15 

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Olympus 6020

 SD15 6020 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sigma SD15

 6020 SD15 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD15 has specifications of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 6020 and the SD15.

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and SD15 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and SD15.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6020 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus 6020 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography details
27
good MP (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography info
Sigma SD15 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Sigma SD15
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Sigma SD15
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
weather proof
good MP (13MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
42
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography details
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography details
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus 6020 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sigma SD15
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sigma SD15
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-02-02 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.9 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
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 data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $1,500