Olympus 6020 vs Sony W560

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6020 versus Sony W560, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was unveiled 11 months before the W560 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6020 scores versus the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 has got 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) while the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 versus the W560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and W560.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W560 to give greater detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 6020 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.