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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W650 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 6020 vs Sony W650, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was announced 23 months prior to the W650 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 6020 grades vs the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony W650

 6020 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus 6020

 W650 6020 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony W650

 6020 W650 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus 6020 vs Sony W650 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 6020 against the W650.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and W650.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W650 to give extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Sony W650
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography information
Sony W650 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (124g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony W650
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
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 life - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $140