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Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX300

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX200V
  • Updated by Sony HX400V
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX300 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 6020 versus Sony HX300, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched 4 years prior to the HX300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 6020 matches up vs the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony HX300

 6020 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Olympus 6020

 HX300 6020 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2010Newer by 37 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony HX300

 6020 HX300 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 has exterior 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 HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 6020 versus the HX300.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and HX300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and HX300.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
Sony HX300 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
Sony HX300 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6020
Travel photography with Sony HX300
70
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
54
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (623g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Sony HX300
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Sony HX300 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (623g)
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony HX300
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-02-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 lb) 623g (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $279 $339