Olympus 6020 vs Sony H70
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus 6020 vs Sony H70 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus 6020 vs Sony H70, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 6020 was brought out 11 months before the H70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6020 grades against the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony H70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony H70
6020 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus 6020
H70 | 6020 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony H70
6020 | H70 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6020 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 comes with outer measurements 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 H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Olympus 6020 vs Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 6020 and the H70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and H70.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H70 to give greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Alternative name | mju Tough 6020 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 13MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 122g (0.27 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $279 | $199 |