Olympus 6020 vs Sony H20

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 6020 and Sony H20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and H20 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 9 months after the H20 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the 6020 scores versus the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 provides exterior measurements 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 H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 6020 vs the H20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and H20.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to render extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 6020 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.