Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus 6020
SX410 IS | 6020 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 61 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon SX410 IS
6020 | SX410 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus 6020
SX410 IS | 6020 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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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 |