Olympus 6020 vs Sony A230

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 6020 vs Sony A230, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and A230 (10MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was introduced 9 months later than the A230 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 6020 matches up against the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6020 vs Sony A230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 6020 compared to the A230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and A230.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6020 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 6020 will give you extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger 6020 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.