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Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
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Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon D20 and Olympus 6010, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was unveiled 3 years after the 6010 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D20 scores vs the 6010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Olympus 6010

 D20 6010 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2009More modern by 48 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon D20

 6010 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Olympus 6010

 D20 6010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 provides outside 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 6010 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D20 and the 6010.

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and 6010 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and 6010.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent D20 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
provides face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Olympus 6010
60
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography highlights
44
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging details
Olympus 6010 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Olympus 6010
 Canon PowerShot D20Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also called as - mju Tough 6010
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-18 2009-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
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 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 ID NB-6L LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $0