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Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6020 was announced 5 years prior to the QX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 6020 grades vs the QX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony QX1

 6020 QX1 
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus 6020

 QX1 6020 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2010More recent by 55 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony QX1

 6020 QX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 6020 versus the QX1.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and QX1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and QX1.

All in all, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6020 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX1 will offer extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX1 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Sony QX1
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
Sony QX1 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 per charge)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Sony QX1
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
offers focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography details
Sony QX1 Landscape photography details
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 per charge)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
Sony QX1 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
32
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (216 grams)
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony QX1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Alpha QX1
Alternative name mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Lens-style
Announced 2010-02-02 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 1600 16000
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches -
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Retail price $279 $500