Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020
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Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D10 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The whole galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Olympus 6020
D10 | 6020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon D10
6020 | D10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Olympus 6020
D10 | 6020 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon D10 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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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 |