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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6020

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon A3200 IS versus Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was brought out 12 months later than the 6020 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3200 IS scores against the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Olympus 6020

 A3200 IS 6020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon A3200 IS

 6020 A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 6020

 A3200 IS 6020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A3200 IS against the 6020.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and 6020.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3200 IS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A3200 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
Olympus 6020 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others (122g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography details
Olympus 6020 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography details
Olympus 6020 Travel photography details
71
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than others (122g)
weather proof
megapixel count good (13MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
42
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging info
Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Other name - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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 149g (0.33 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID NB-8L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $279