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Canon N vs Olympus 6020

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon N vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Canon N vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon N versus Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was unveiled 2 years after the 6020 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the N grades versus the 6020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Olympus 6020

 N 6020 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon N

 6020 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Olympus 6020

 N 6020 
Focus manually No manual focus

Canon N vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon N enjoys outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the N against the 6020.

Canon N vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and 6020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N and 6020.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus 6020 to give you greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger N is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography factors
Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Olympus 6020
61
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
weather proofing
good resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging features
Olympus 6020 Vlogging features
72
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon N vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot NOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot N Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also Known as - mju Tough 6020
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $279