Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and A850 (25MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was introduced 2 months prior to the A850 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 6020 grades versus the A850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 vs Sony A850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 6020 compared to the A850.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and A850 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and A850.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 6020 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A850 will show more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.