Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(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
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5T
Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5R, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively well matched but the 6020 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 6020 was announced 3 years prior to the NEX-5R and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 6020 scores vs the NEX-5R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony NEX-5R
6020 | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Olympus 6020
NEX-5R | 6020 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 31 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony NEX-5R
6020 | NEX-5R | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 6020 vs the NEX-5R.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and NEX-5R.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6020 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5R will give you extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Also called | mju Tough 6020 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | 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 | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
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) | 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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $279 | $750 |