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Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX100 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 II
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX100 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus 6020 versus Sony RX100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was revealed 3 years prior to the RX100 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the 6020 matches up against the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony RX100

 6020 RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus 6020

 RX100 6020 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2010Newer by 31 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony RX100

 6020 RX100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 has outside 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) and the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6020 versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 6020 vs the RX100.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and RX100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and RX100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 will give extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (240g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition (122g)
environment proof
good MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
79
lighter than competition (240 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 Landscape photography details
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
74
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
38
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240g)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony RX100
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Alternate name mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-08-28
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 390
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $279 $448