Olympus 6020 vs Sony A9
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A9 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
- Announced February 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Released April 2017
- New Model is Sony A9 II
Olympus 6020 vs Sony A9 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6020 versus Sony A9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and A9 (24MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 6020 was brought out 8 years prior to the A9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 6020 grades against the A9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony A9 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony A9
6020 | A9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Olympus 6020
A9 | 6020 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | February 2010 | More recent by 87 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony A9
6020 | A9 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 features 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 Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check the Olympus 6020 versus Sony A9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 against the A9.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and A9 is 95 and 65 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and A9.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6020 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A9 will show greater detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A9 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Alpha A9 |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) | 673 gr (1.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 92 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Launch cost | $279 | $4,498 |