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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and A850 (25MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was introduced 2 months prior to the A850 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 6020 grades versus the A850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony A850

 6020 A850 

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Olympus 6020

 A850 6020 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony A850

 6020 A850 
IntroducedFebruary 2010April 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 6020 compared to the A850.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and A850 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and A850.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6020 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A850 will show more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
Sony A850 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
has manual focus
amazing resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Sony A850 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (122g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
Sony A850 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography info
Sony A850 Travel photography info
70
lighter than average in class (122g)
environment proof
good MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
environment sealing
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
Sony A850 Landscape photography factors
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Sony A850
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
9
no video shooting
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony A850
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Also called as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-04-15
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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 122g (0.27 lb) 895g (1.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1415
Other
Battery life - 880 photographs
Type 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 Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots Single Two
Cost at release $279 $0