Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 6020
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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2012
(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
- Launched February 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 6020

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 6020 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was introduced 2 years later than the 6020 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A4000 IS grades vs the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The whole galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Olympus 6020
A4000 IS | 6020 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon A4000 IS
6020 | A4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus 6020
A4000 IS | 6020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A4000 IS and Olympus 6020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS versus the 6020.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and 6020.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A4000 IS to offer you more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer A4000 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Also called as | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 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 | 16MP | 13MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1/4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum 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 | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 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 life | 175 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $199 | $279 |