Olympus 6020 vs Sony TX7

The following is a extended review of the Olympus 6020 versus Sony TX7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6020 was unveiled at a similar time to the TX7 so 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 TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the 6020 grades versus the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 features external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 6020 versus Sony TX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6020 vs the TX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and TX7.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 6020 will provide more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.