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Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX7 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Olympus 6020 versus Sony TX7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was unveiled at a similar time to the TX7 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the 6020 grades versus the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony TX7

 6020 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus 6020

 TX7 6020 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony TX7

 6020 TX7 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 features external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6020 vs the TX7.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and TX7.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 6020 will provide more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
Sony TX7 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
Sony TX7 Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
Sony TX7 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
provides touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Sony TX7 Landscape photography information
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
really wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
32
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony TX7
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $279 $300