Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was announced 11 months prior to the W570 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 6020 grades against the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6020 vs Sony W570 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 6020 compared to the W570.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6020 and W570.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W570 to render extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older 6020 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.