Olympus 6020 vs Sony HX20V

Below, we are comparing the Olympus 6020 versus Sony HX20V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX20V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 6020 grades against the HX20V in relation 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-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 6020 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 6020 against the HX20V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and HX20V.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to resolve extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.