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Olympus 6020 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H50 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 H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony H50 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus 6020 and Sony H50, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was announced 13 months later than the H50 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 6020 matches up versus the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony H50

 6020 H50 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus 6020

 H50 6020 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony H50

 6020 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 has got 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 H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Olympus 6020 and Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 versus the H50.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and H50.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 6020 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (122g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (122g)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
44
has built in flash
very long reach (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (547 grams)
low megapixels (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (547g)
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony H50
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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