Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 6020
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Announced February 2009
(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
- Released February 2010
- Other Name is mju Tough 6020

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 6020 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon A2100 IS versus Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was manufactured 11 months before the 6020 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A2100 IS scores against the 6020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus 6020
A2100 IS | 6020 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon A2100 IS
6020 | A2100 IS | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 6020
A2100 IS | 6020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Canon A2100 IS versus Olympus 6020 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A2100 IS against the 6020.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and 6020 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and 6020.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus 6020 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 12 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 122 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $220 | $279 |