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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A68

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A68 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
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A65
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A68 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus 6020 vs Sony A68, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and A68 (24MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was revealed 6 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 6020 grades vs the A68 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Sony A68

 6020 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Olympus 6020

 A68 6020 
LaunchedNovember 2015February 2010More modern by 70 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Sony A68

 6020 A68 
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6020 vs Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 6020 and the A68.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and A68.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6020 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A68 will result in extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A68 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6020
Street photography with Sony A68
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
Sony A68 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (122 grams)
weather proof
MP count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
54
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (510 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A68 Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery life (510 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
Sony A68 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus 6020 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Sony A68
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Sony SLT-A68
Also called as mju Tough 6020 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-02 2015-11-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 pounds) 610 grams (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $581