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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 6020

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
Olympus 6020
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Olympus 6020

 A2100 IS 6020 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon A2100 IS

 6020 A2100 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 6020

 A2100 IS 6020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
26
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Olympus 6020
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
31
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging details
Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
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