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Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
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Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon D10 and Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D10 was introduced 7 months prior to the 6020 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D10 scores versus the 6020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Olympus 6020

 D10 6020 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon D10

 6020 D10 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Olympus 6020

 D10 6020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D10 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D10 and Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the D10 and the 6020.

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and 6020 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and 6020.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus 6020 to offer more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older D10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography information
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
31
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
MP count good (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (122g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
31
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Olympus 6020
53
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (122g)
environment proof
MP count good (13MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
35
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6020 Vlogging highlights
26
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot D10Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-01 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-6L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $279