Olympus 6020 vs Sony A350

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 6020 and Sony A350, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very well matched but the 6020 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The 6020 was announced 21 months after the A350 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 6020 grades against the A350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6020 and Sony A350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 vs the A350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and A350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and A350.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A350 will resolve greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer 6020 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.