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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W530

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W530 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W530 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus 6020 versus Sony W530, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the W530 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 6020 grades versus the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony W530

 6020 W530 

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus 6020

 W530 6020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony W530

 6020 W530 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 6020 compared to the W530.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and W530.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W530 to provide you with more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography details
Sony W530 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography advice
Sony W530 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography features
Sony W530 Landscape photography features
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
Sony W530 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony W530
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Alternative name mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.27 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $279 $269