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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 6020

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
Photography Glossary

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was released 12 months later than the 6020 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the 6020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus 6020

 A3300 IS 6020 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon A3300 IS

 6020 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus 6020

 A3300 IS 6020 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS features outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS and the 6020.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and 6020.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer A3300 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
MP count good (13MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Olympus 6020
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography details
Olympus 6020 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Travel photography highlights
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (122g)
environment proof
MP count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3300 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Olympus 6020
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6020
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
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 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 life 230 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $279