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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony W570
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony W570

 6020 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus 6020

 W570 6020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony W570

 6020 W570 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (122g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others in class (122g)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Sony W570
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony W570
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
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