Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX10 III

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus 6020 versus Sony RX10 III, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was announced 7 years earlier than the RX10 III and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 6020 matches up versus the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 features physical 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 RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 versus Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 compared to the RX10 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and RX10 III is 95 and 53 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and RX10 III.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6020 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX10 III will resolve extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.