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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was launched around the same time to the W350 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 6020 scores versus the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony W350

 6020 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus 6020

 W350 6020 

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony W350

 6020 W350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 6020 versus the W350.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and W350.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W350 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Sony W350
27
MP count good (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography features
Sony W350 Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
Sony W350 Sports photography features
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography advice
Sony W350 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
weather proofing
MP count good (13MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Sony W350 Landscape photography information
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony W350
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Alternate name mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $279 $200