Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Released February 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 6020
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony NEX-5T
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Olympus 6020
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Revealed | August 2013 | February 2010 | Fresher by 43 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony NEX-5T
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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).
Check out the Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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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 |