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Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Successor is Sony HX200V
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 6020 and Sony HX100V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 20 months before the HX100V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 6020 scores vs the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony HX100V

 6020 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus 6020

 HX100V 6020 
AnnouncedOctober 2011February 2010More recent by 20 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony HX100V

 6020 HX100V 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6020 and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 6020 vs the HX100V.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and HX100V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX100V to resolve more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
28
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Sony HX100V
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
Sony HX100V Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (577 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
Sony HX100V Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
25
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (577 grams)
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony HX100V
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
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 per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 grams (0.27 pounds) 577 grams (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $429