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Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5N 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus 6020 versus Sony NEX-5N, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is pretty comparable but the 6020 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 6020 was introduced 20 months prior to the NEX-5N which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 6020 matches up versus the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony NEX-5N

 6020 NEX-5N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus 6020

 NEX-5N 6020 
LaunchedOctober 2011February 2010More recent by 20 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony NEX-5N

 6020 NEX-5N 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 6020 and the NEX-5N.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and NEX-5N is 95 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and NEX-5N.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6020 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5N will show greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older 6020 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography features
Sony NEX-5N Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
58
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography details
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery power (460 shots)
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (460 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony NEX-5N
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2011-10-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life - 460 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $279 $550