Olympus 6020 vs Sony W690
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
Olympus 6020 vs Sony W690 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus 6020 and Sony W690, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 6020 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W690 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 6020 scores vs the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony W690 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony W690
6020 | W690 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus 6020
W690 | 6020 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | February 2010 | Newer by 25 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony W690
6020 | W690 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus 6020 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Olympus 6020 and Sony W690 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 compared to the W690.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and W690.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W690 to resolve more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 6020 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 | 13 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 122g (0.27 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 220 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $279 | $297 |