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Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus 6020 versus Sony WX70, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WX70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the 6020 grades against the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
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 WX70 6020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 6020 WX70 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 6020 versus Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 6020 and the WX70.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and WX70.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX70 to show more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
28
 good MP (13 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competitors (122g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
68
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 lighter than others in class (114 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus 6020 Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (13MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 6020 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
70
 lighter than competitors (122g)
 environment proof
 good MP (13 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
 lighter than others in class (114g)
 features focus via touch
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
40
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (13MP)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
43
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 6020 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX70 Vlogging highlights
31
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (122 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone jack
36
 rather wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (114 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony WX70
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also called as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 114 grams (0.25 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 Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - 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 shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $242