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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A58

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A58 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Sony A57
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A58 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 6020 versus Sony A58, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and A58 (20MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 6020 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the A58 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the 6020 scores versus the A58 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony A58

 6020 A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Olympus 6020

 A58 6020 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2010More modern by 46 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony A58

 6020 A58 
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 versus Sony A58 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 6020 vs the A58.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and A58 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and A58.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6020 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A58 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
Sony A58 Portrait photography advice
28
good MP (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
Sony A58 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
Sony A58 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
Sony A58 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
weather sealing
good MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
good battery pack (690 per charge)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
Landscape photography with Sony A58
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (690 per charge)
small screen (2.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6020
Vlogging with Sony A58
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony A58
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony SLT-A58
Also Known as mju Tough 6020 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-02-02 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 1600 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 492 grams (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $645