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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Launched June 2013
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was introduced 9 months prior to the TG-3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the D20 matches up against the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 D20 TG-3 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon D20

		

		

			
 TG-3 D20 
AnnouncedMarch 2014June 2013Newer by 9 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon D20 and Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 D20 TG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon D20 has got 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) while the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D20 compared to the TG-3.
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and TG-3.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged D20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon D20 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
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 manual focus
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon D20 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Street photography advice
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon D20 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography info
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
47
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (330 per charge)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
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 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 better than average battery power (330 shots)
 environment proofing
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than others (247 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon D20 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography details
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 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (330 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-3 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
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 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Olympus TG-3
 Canon PowerShot D20Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Olympus Tough TG-3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-18 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic VII
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 330 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $350