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Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 6020

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 120 IS
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 SD940 IS vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SD940 IS versus Olympus 6020, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was introduced 5 months prior to the 6020 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD940 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SD940 IS grades against the 6020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Olympus 6020

 SD940 IS 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon SD940 IS

 6020 SD940 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Olympus 6020

 SD940 IS 6020 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SD940 IS enjoys external measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD940 IS versus the 6020.

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD940 IS and 6020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and 6020.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to offer you extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD940 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography details
Olympus 6020 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
environment sealing
good resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
Vlogging with Olympus 6020
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SD940 IS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Alternative name Digital IXUS 120 IS mju Tough 6020
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-19 2010-02-02
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model NB-4L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $279