Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010
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Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Olympus 6010
D20 | 6010 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Canon D20
6010 | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Olympus 6010
D20 | 6010 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon D20 and Olympus 6010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
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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 |