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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W560 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W560 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6020 versus Sony W560, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was unveiled 11 months before the W560 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6020 scores versus the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony W560

 6020 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus 6020

 W560 6020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony W560

 6020 W560 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6020 versus Sony W560 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 versus the W560.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and W560.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W560 to give greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
Sony W560 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Sony W560
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (122 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Sony W560 Landscape photography information
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony W560
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 gr (0.27 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $279 $139