Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9 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 referred to as mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched July 2010
Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 6020 versus Sony TX9, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 6020 was introduced 5 months earlier than the TX9 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 6020 grades versus the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony TX9
6020 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Olympus 6020
TX9 | 6020 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony TX9
6020 | TX9 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | July 2010 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 features outer 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) whilst the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 6020 versus Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 6020 and the TX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and TX9.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 6020 to deliver extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 gr (0.27 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $279 | $799 |