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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was launched 6 months after the TG-630 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D20 grades against the TG-630 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 D20 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon D20

 TG-630 iHS D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 D20 TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 has physical measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D20 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and TG-630 iHS is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and TG-630 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
33
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D20
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot D20Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-06-18 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $200