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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A450

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A450 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
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A450 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6020 versus Sony A450, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty close but the 6020 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The 6020 was manufactured about the same time to the A450 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 6020 matches up vs the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony A450

 6020 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus 6020

 A450 6020 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony A450

 6020 A450 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6020 versus Sony A450 in the latest 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 utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 vs the A450.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and A450.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A450 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
Sony A450 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography information
Sony A450 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Sony A450
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
Sony A450 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than average in class (122g)
weather sealing
MP count good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
Sony A450 Landscape photography factors
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inch)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Sony A450 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony A450
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Alternative name mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-02-02 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 560 grams (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-FM500H
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/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $279 $1,241