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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6020

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2016
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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was manufactured 6 years after the 6020 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the 6020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus 6020

 SX620 HS 6020 
AnnouncedMay 2016February 2010More modern by 77 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Canon SX620 HS

 6020 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 6020

 SX620 HS 6020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS has got outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus 6020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS versus the 6020.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and 6020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and 6020.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to produce extra detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
good MP (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
47
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
Olympus 6020 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competition (182g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
environment proof
good MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6020 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (182g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus 6020
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6020
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2016-05-10 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 295 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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