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Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 6020 versus Sony WX50, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was introduced 24 months prior to the WX50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 6020 scores versus the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony WX50

 6020 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus 6020

 WX50 6020 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony WX50

 6020 WX50 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 6020 and the WX50.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and WX50.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX50 to render more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography features
Sony WX50 Street photography features
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (122g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
weather proofing
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (117g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX50 Landscape photography advice
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony WX50
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Also referred to as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 240 images
Style of battery - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $279 $250