Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus 6020
SX200 IS | 6020 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon SX200 IS
6020 | SX200 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus 6020
SX200 IS | 6020 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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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 |