Olympus 6020 vs Sony H50

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus 6020 and Sony H50, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was announced 13 months later than the H50 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 6020 matches up versus the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 has got physical 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) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 6020 versus the H50.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and H50.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 6020 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.