Canon D20 vs Olympus 9000
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Canon D20 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
- Launched May 2009
- Also referred to as mju 9000

Canon D20 vs Olympus 9000 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon D20 and Olympus 9000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The D20 was brought out 4 years after the 9000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D20 grades vs the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon D20 vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The entire galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Olympus 9000
D20 | 9000 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 50 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Canon D20
9000 | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Olympus 9000
D20 | 9000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon D20 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Canon D20 and Olympus 9000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D20 vs the 9000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and 9000 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and 9000.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern D20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot D20 | Olympus Stylus 9000 |
Also referred to as | - | mju 9000 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-06-18 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228 grams (0.50 lbs) | 225 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $299 | $300 |