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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 6020

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX280 HS and Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 3 years later than the 6020 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX280 HS scores versus the 6020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Olympus 6020

 SX280 HS 6020 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2010More recent by 39 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon SX280 HS

 6020 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Olympus 6020

 SX280 HS 6020 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS and Olympus 6020 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS against the 6020.

Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and 6020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and 6020.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 6020 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography features
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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good resolution (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus 6020 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (122g)
weather proofing
good resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging advice
Olympus 6020 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called as - mju Tough 6020
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-03-21 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 210 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $325 $279