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Olympus 6020 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus 6020 versus Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 4 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 6020 grades versus the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony TF1

 6020 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus 6020

 TF1 6020 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010Newer by 41 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony TF1

 6020 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 vs the TF1.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and TF1.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TF1 to render greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competitors (152g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
70
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
environment proof
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony TF1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Other name mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 122 gr (0.27 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $266