Olympus 6020 vs Sony S980
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony S980 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
- Revealed February 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary Olympus 6020 vs Sony S980 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 6020 and Sony S980, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 6020 was introduced 12 months later than the S980 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 6020 matches up against the S980 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony S980
| 6020 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Olympus 6020
| S980 | 6020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony S980
| 6020 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus 6020 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 offers external 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 S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Olympus 6020 and Sony S980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6020 against the S980.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and S980 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and S980.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to give you more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern 6020 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Alternative name | mju Tough 6020 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 122g (0.27 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $279 | $300 |