Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V 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
- Announced February 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony HX100V
6020 | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus 6020
HX100V | 6020 | |||
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Announced | October 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony HX100V
6020 | HX100V | |||
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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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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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 |