Olympus 6020 vs Sony H200

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 6020 and Sony H200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 6020 was introduced 3 years prior to the H200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6020 grades against the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 features outside 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) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6020 and Sony H200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 versus the H200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and H200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.