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Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX1 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus 6020 versus Sony HX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The 6020 was released 10 months later than the HX1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the 6020 scores versus the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony HX1

 6020 HX1 
RevealedFebruary 2010April 2009More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus 6020

 HX1 6020 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony HX1

 6020 HX1 
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 comes with exterior 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 HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 6020 against the HX1.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and HX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and HX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 6020 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 6020 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 6020 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Sony HX1
28
decent MP (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography information
Sony HX1 Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography details
Sony HX1 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX1 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than average (122 grams)
environment proofing
decent MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
48
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (544 grams)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
39
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
22
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (544g)
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony HX1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-04-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 9.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 544 grams (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 model Li-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $47,999