Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 6020 was announced 11 months prior to the W570 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 6020 grades against the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony W570
6020 | W570 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus 6020
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Announced | January 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony W570
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 6020 compared to the W570.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and W570.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W570 to render extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Other name | mju Tough 6020 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $279 | $159 |