Canon A2500 vs Olympus 6020

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A2500 and Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 3 years after the 6020 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2500 grades vs the 6020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A2500 and the 6020.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and 6020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and 6020.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A2500 to offer you more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent A2500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.