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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon D20 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was manufactured 14 months after the TG-1 iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D20 scores vs the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 D20 TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedJune 2013May 2012Newer by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon D20

 TG-1 iHS D20 
Display resolution610k461kSharper display (+149k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 D20 TG-1 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon D20 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D20 and the TG-1 iHS.

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and TG-1 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent D20 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
33
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
60
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Canon PowerShot D20Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-18 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 350 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI90B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $399