• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Tough-6020 advantages over Canon A810

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Canon A810 advantages over Olympus Tough-6020

  • Less expensive
    $110 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus TG-610

Olympus Tough-6020
Olympus TG-610
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus Tough-6020 vs Olympus TG-610

Canon A810
Olympus TG-610
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-610

Compared to Canon A1200

Olympus Tough-6020
Canon A1200
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $101
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus Tough-6020 vs Canon A1200

Canon A810
Canon A1200
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $101
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon A810 vs Canon A1200

Compared to Nikon S1200pj

Olympus Tough-6020
Nikon S1200pj
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Olympus Tough-6020 vs Nikon S1200pj

Canon A810
Nikon S1200pj
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

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Compared to Nikon AW100

Olympus Tough-6020
Nikon AW100
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus Tough-6020 vs Nikon AW100

Canon A810
Nikon AW100
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Canon A1300

Olympus Tough-6020
Canon A1300
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $134
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus Tough-6020 vs Canon A1300

Canon A810
Canon A1300
  • $110
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $134
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder

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