Olympus 6020 vs Sony W690

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus 6020 and Sony W690, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W690 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 6020 scores vs the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6020 compared to the W690.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and W690.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W690 to resolve more detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind in sensor technology.