Olympus 6020 vs Sony S2100
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony S2100 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
- Introduced February 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6020 versus Sony S2100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 6020 was manufactured at a similar time to the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 6020 grades versus the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony S2100
| 6020 | S2100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus 6020
| S2100 | 6020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony S2100
| 6020 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 6020 compared to the S2100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and S2100.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus 6020 to offer extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Also called | mju Tough 6020 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 1 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 122g (0.27 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $279 | $0 |
