Olympus 6020 vs Sony T900

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus 6020 vs Sony T900, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was unveiled 12 months after the T900 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 6020 scores against the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 offers external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6020 vs Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 6020 compared to the T900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and T900.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to render extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent 6020 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.