Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6020

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon A1200 and Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was launched 12 months after the 6020 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1200 scores versus the 6020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 has outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Canon A1200 and Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A1200 against the 6020.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and 6020 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and 6020.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 6020 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern A1200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.