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Olympus 6020 vs Sony S930

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus 6020 vs Sony S930 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 6020 vs Sony S930, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched 13 months later than the S930 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6020 grades vs the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony S930

 6020 S930 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus 6020

 S930 6020 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony S930

 6020 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6020 vs Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 against the S930.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and S930.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 6020 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger 6020 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (122g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Sony S930 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
no external mic support
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony S930
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also called mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $219