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Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was introduced 5 years before the WX220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the 6020 matches up versus the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony WX220

 6020 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus 6020

 WX220 6020 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony WX220

 6020 WX220 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 enjoys outer 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 WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 and the WX220.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and WX220.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX220 to show more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (122g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
Sony WX220 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
environment sealing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
Sony WX220 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony WX220
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Otherwise known as mju Tough 6020 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 210 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $279 $198