Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX100 IV

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6020 and Sony RX100 IV, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was announced 6 years before the RX100 IV which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 6020 matches up against the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 features outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 6020 compared to the RX100 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and RX100 IV is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 IV will provide extra detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.