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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W230

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W230 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W230 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 6020 versus Sony W230, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was released 12 months after the W230 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 6020 grades vs the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony W230

 6020 W230 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Olympus 6020

 W230 6020 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony W230

 6020 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 and the W230.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and W230.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 6020 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography features
Sony W230 Travel photography features
70
lighter than average (122g)
environment proof
megapixel count good (13MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging highlights
Sony W230 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony W230
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Alternative name mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 gr (0.27 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $279 $180