Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus 6020

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX600 HS and Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 3 years after the 6020 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX600 HS scores versus the 6020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS features external measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS versus the 6020.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and 6020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and 6020.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to show more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.