Olympus 6020 vs Sony A55

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus 6020 and Sony A55, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the A55 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the 6020 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 6020 was introduced 6 months prior to the A55 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 6020 scores versus the A55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6020 enjoys outside measurements 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 A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6020 and Sony A55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 6020 vs the A55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6020 and A55 is 95 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6020 and A55.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6020 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A55 will produce greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.