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Olympus 6020 vs Sony H90

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H90 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony H90 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 6020 and Sony H90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 3 years earlier than the H90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6020 grades against the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony H90

 6020 H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus 6020

 H90 6020 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony H90

 6020 H90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 6020 versus the H90.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and H90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H90 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Sony H90
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (122 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H90 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Sony H90
70
lighter than competition (122g)
environment proof
MP count good (13MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (222g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Sony H90 Landscape photography information
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging factors
Sony H90 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony H90
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 290 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
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
Price at launch $279 $230