Olympus 6020 vs Sony W550

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus 6020 vs Sony W550, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was brought out 17 months prior to the W550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 6020 grades against the W550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 provides physical measurements 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 W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6020 vs Sony W550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 compared to the W550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and W550.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W550 to provide extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.