Olympus 6000 vs Sony H20

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus 6000 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched 2 months after the H20 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 6000 matches up versus the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 has outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 6000 versus the H20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and H20.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account.