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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A330

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A330 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A330 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 6020 versus Sony A330, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and A330 (10MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The 6020 was launched 9 months later than the A330 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 6020 grades versus the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony A330

 6020 A330 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2009More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus 6020

 A330 6020 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony A330

 6020 A330 
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 comes with external 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) whilst the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 versus Sony A330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 6020 vs the A330.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and A330.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6020 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus 6020 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer 6020 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A330 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
Sony A330 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (122g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
Sony A330 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography advice
Sony A330 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than average (122 grams)
environment sealing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
44
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography info
Sony A330 Landscape photography info
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Sony A330
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony A330
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Other name mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 122 gr (0.27 lb) 529 gr (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $279 $545