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Canon D20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon D20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released June 2013
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon D20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon D20 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was announced 3 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D20 scores vs the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 D20 SP-600 UZ 
RevealedJune 2013February 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Canon D20

 SP-600 UZ D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 D20 SP-600 UZ 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon D20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon D20 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon D20 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D20 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Canon D20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and SP-600 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and SP-600 UZ.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern D20 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography advice
32
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography advice
60
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
29
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
20
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Canon D20 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Canon PowerShot D20Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-18 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 455 grams (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $189