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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced February 2015
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6020
Photography Glossary

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was brought out 5 years later than the 6020 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the 6020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus 6020

 SX410 IS 6020 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2010More recent by 61 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon SX410 IS

 6020 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus 6020

 SX410 IS 6020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus 6020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the 6020.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and 6020 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and 6020.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX410 IS to produce extra detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
47
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
decent MP (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography factors
Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
41
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
max fps low (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
61
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (185 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
environment proofing
decent MP (13MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (185 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Other name - mju Tough 6020
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-02-02
Body design Compact 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 20 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 life 185 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $199 $279