Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Olympus TG-3
D20 | TG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Canon D20
TG-3 | D20 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | June 2013 | Newer by 9 months |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Olympus TG-3
D20 | TG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Compare the Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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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 |