Canon S100 vs Olympus 6020

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon S100 vs Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty similar but the S100 (1/1.7") and 6020 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The S100 was brought out 23 months later than the 6020 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S100 grades against the 6020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon S100 vs Olympus 6020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S100 against the 6020.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and 6020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and 6020.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S100 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus 6020 will offer greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.