Olympus 6020 vs Sony A290

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 6020 versus Sony A290, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the A290 (14MP) is very similar but the 6020 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 6020 was brought out 4 months prior to the A290 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the 6020 matches up versus the A290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 compared to the A290.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and A290 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and A290.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6020 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A290 will offer greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.