Olympus 6020 vs Sony A99

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus 6020 and Sony A99, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 6020 (13MP) and A99 (24MP) and the 6020 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was revealed 3 years before the A99 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 6020 grades against the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 & Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6020 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6020 enjoys outer 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 A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 and Sony A99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 6020 and the A99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and A99 is 95 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and A99.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6020 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 will offer greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.