Olympus 6020 vs Sony A77 II

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 6020 versus Sony A77 II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The 6020 was revealed 5 years before the A77 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 6020 grades versus the A77 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 enjoys 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 A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6020 versus Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 6020 and the A77 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and A77 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and A77 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6020 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A77 II will result in more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 6020 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.