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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX210 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 8 months before the 6020 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the 6020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus 6020

 SX200 IS 6020 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon SX200 IS

 6020 SX200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2009Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 6020

 SX200 IS 6020 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS features outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the 6020.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and 6020 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and 6020.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 6020 to show more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (122g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (247g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
environment sealing
good megapixels (13MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus 6020 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure 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 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-5L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $329 $279