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Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX1 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 RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 6020 and Sony RX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was revealed 4 years earlier than the RX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 6020 matches up versus the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony RX1

 6020 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus 6020

 RX1 6020 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2010More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony RX1

 6020 RX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 and Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 compared to the RX1.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and RX1 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and RX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6020 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will resolve more detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX1 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
82
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
Sony RX1 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography advice
Sony RX1 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
weather proof
MP count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (270 shots)
heavier than average (482g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1 Landscape photography advice
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
65
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging factors
Sony RX1 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (482 grams)
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony RX1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
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, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 grams (0.27 pounds) 482 grams (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $279 $2,798