Olympus 6020 vs Sony WX70

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus 6020 versus Sony WX70, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6020 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WX70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the 6020 grades against the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. 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 WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 6020 and the WX70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and WX70.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX70 to show more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.