Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus 6020

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was released 2 years after the 6020 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SH-50 matches up versus the 6020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-50 and the 6020.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and 6020 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and 6020.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-50 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SH-50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.