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Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Sony TX9
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony TX9

 6020 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Olympus 6020

 TX9 6020 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony TX9

 6020 TX9 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than others (122g)
weather proof
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
has touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (149 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography features
Sony TX9 Landscape photography features
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
Sony TX9 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (149g)
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony TX9
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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