Canon A1300 vs Olympus 6020
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched February 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020

Canon A1300 vs Olympus 6020 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon A1300 vs Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A1300 was launched 2 years later than the 6020 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A1300 grades versus the 6020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Olympus 6020
A1300 | 6020 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon A1300
6020 | A1300 |
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Common features in the Canon A1300 and Olympus 6020
A1300 | 6020 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1300 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Canon A1300 vs Olympus 6020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A1300 compared to the 6020.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and 6020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and 6020.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A1300 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern A1300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon A1300 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Alternative name | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 shots | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $119 | $279 |