Olympus 6020 vs Sony RX1R

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus 6020 versus Sony RX1R, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was manufactured 4 years before the RX1R and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 6020 grades against the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6020 versus Sony RX1R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 6020 and the RX1R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and RX1R is 95 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and RX1R.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 6020 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will provide more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 6020 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.