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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A900

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A900 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A99
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A900 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus 6020 versus Sony A900, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and A900 (25MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was launched 16 months after the A900 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 6020 grades against the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony A900

 6020 A900 
RevealedFebruary 2010October 2008Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Olympus 6020

 A900 6020 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony A900

 6020 A900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 enjoys outside measurements 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 A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 6020 against the A900.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and A900 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and A900.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A900 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher 6020 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
Sony A900 Portrait photography info
28
decent MP (13MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
manual focus
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Sony A900
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 6020
Sports photography with Sony A900
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography details
Sony A900 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
weather proofing
decent MP (13MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
54
weather sealing
amazing MP (25MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Sony A900
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Sony A900
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
9
can't record video
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony A900
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-02-02 2008-10-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 grams (0.27 pounds) 895 grams (1.97 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single 2
Retail price $279 $2,736