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Canon D20 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon D20 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon D20 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon D20 versus Olympus VG-160, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was manufactured 18 months later than the VG-160 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D20 grades versus the VG-160 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Olympus VG-160

 D20 VG-160 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon D20

 VG-160 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Olympus VG-160

 D20 VG-160 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon D20 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon D20 has external dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the D20 versus the VG-160.

Canon D20 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and VG-160.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus VG-160 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent D20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D20
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
33
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography details
Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography information
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competitors (125g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (165 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
44
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (165 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging advice
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
30
decently wide (26mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon D20 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Olympus VG-160
 Canon PowerShot D20Olympus VG-160
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Olympus VG-160
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-18 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 165 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $90