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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W380 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W380 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 6020 versus Sony W380, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was released very close to the W380 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 6020 scores versus the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony W380

 6020 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus 6020

 W380 6020 

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony W380

 6020 W380 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 6020 vs the W380.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and W380.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W380 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
Sony W380 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
Sony W380 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Sony W380
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony W380
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also called mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $44