Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350
95 Imaging
35 Features
32 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony W350
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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus 6020
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Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony W350
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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.

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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |