Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220 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
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony WX220
| 6020 | WX220 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus 6020
| WX220 | 6020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony WX220
| 6020 | WX220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | Sony 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 |
