Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6020
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
- Updated by Canon SX230 HS
(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
- Also Known as mju Tough 6020

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6020 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was released 5 months later than the 6020 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX210 IS grades versus the 6020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus 6020
SX210 IS | 6020 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon SX210 IS
6020 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus 6020
SX210 IS | 6020 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6020 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS versus the 6020.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and 6020 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and 6020.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to produce more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Also called | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 13MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220 gr (0.49 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical 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 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-5L | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $226 | $279 |