Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX1
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX1 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
- Also Known as mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Released August 2009
Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX1 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe 6020 was introduced 6 months after the TX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 6020 matches up against the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony TX1
6020 | TX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus 6020
TX1 | 6020 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony TX1
6020 | TX1 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | August 2009 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 6020 vs the TX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and TX1.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6020 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 6020 will show extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $279 | $350 |