Olympus 6020 vs Sony S950

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6020 vs Sony S950, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was announced 12 months after the S950 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 6020 grades vs the S950 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 provides physical measurements 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 S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 vs Sony S950 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 6020 against the S950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and S950.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus 6020 to result in extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 6020 should have a benefit in sensor tech.