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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Announced June 2013
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon D20 and Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D20 was released 22 months before the TG-4 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D20 scores versus the TG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 D20 TG-4 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon D20

		

		

			
 TG-4 D20 
RevealedApril 2015June 2013Fresher by 22 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon D20 and Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 D20 TG-4 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 provides external dimensions 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-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon D20 and Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D20 and the TG-4.
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and TG-4.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older D20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon D20
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
33
 you can focus manually
 comes with face detection autofocus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
47
 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon D20 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
48
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 low fps (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
60
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 weather proofing
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (247g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
62
 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon D20 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging advice
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic jack
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Canon D20 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot D20Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-18 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech 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 - 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
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 - 380 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $379