Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX100

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was launched 4 years earlier than the QX100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 6020 grades against the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 has outer 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) whilst the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6020 vs Sony QX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the 6020 versus the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and QX100 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and QX100.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6020 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony QX100 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.