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Olympus 6020 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony H55 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 6020 versus Sony H55, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 4 months prior to the H55 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 6020 scores against the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony H55

 6020 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus 6020

 H55 6020 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony H55

 6020 H55 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 versus Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 6020 against the H55.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and H55.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H55 to offer extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
Sony H55 Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Sony H55
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
Sony H55 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography information
Sony H55 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
weather sealing
good megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony H55
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also called as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $279 $235