Olympus 6020 vs Sony W710

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 6020 and Sony W710, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 3 years before the W710 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 6020 grades versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 6020 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6020 and Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 6020 compared to the W710.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and W710.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W710 to deliver more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.