Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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91 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
Canon D20
(Full Review)
(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-2 iHS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Released June 2013
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Here is a extended overview of the Canon D20 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D20 scores versus the TG-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| D20 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon D20
| TG-2 iHS | D20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 461k | Crisper screen (+149k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
| D20 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | June 2013 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon D20 enjoys external 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) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Canon D20 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D20 versus the TG-2 iHS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and TG-2 iHS.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration.
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has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Canon D20 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (350 shots)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot D20 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot D20 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2013-06-18 | 2013-06-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| 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) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461k dot | 610k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 228g (0.50 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 life | - | 350 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $380 |