Olympus 6020 vs Sony A330

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 6020 versus Sony A330, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and A330 (10MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The 6020 was launched 9 months later than the A330 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 6020 grades versus the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 versus Sony A330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 6020 vs the A330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and A330.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6020 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus 6020 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer 6020 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.