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Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus 6020

 A1200 6020 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon A1200

 6020 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus 6020

 A1200 6020 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

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

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography info
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
27
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (122g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography information
Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
24
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (122g)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography advice
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging advice
Olympus 6020 Vlogging advice
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot A1200Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6020
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $109 $279