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Canon D20 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6020 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
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Canon D20 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon D20 and Olympus 6020, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was brought out 3 years after the 6020 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D20 scores versus the 6020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Olympus 6020

 D20 6020 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 42 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon D20

 6020 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Olympus 6020

 D20 6020 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon D20 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D20 against the 6020.

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and 6020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and 6020.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to offer you extra detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent D20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (13MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography features
Olympus 6020 Travel photography features
60
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
environment sealing
good resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography info
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography info
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6020 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon D20 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot D20Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called as - mju Tough 6020
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-18 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 228g (0.50 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $279