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Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very well matched but the 6020 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was revealed 4 years prior to the NEX-5T and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the 6020 grades versus the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 6020 NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T 6020 
RevealedAugust 2013February 2010Fresher by 43 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 6020 NEX-5T 

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 6020 compared to the NEX-5T.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and NEX-5T is 95 and 89 respectively.

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

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 6020 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will give you extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
69
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
weather proofing
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
77
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony NEX-5T
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2013-08-27
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 grams (0.27 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $400