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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D20

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot D20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D20 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced February 2009
Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D20 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon A1100 IS versus Canon D20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the D20 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was introduced 5 years before the D20 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A1100 IS grades versus the D20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon D20

 A1100 IS D20 

Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon A1100 IS

 D20 A1100 IS 
RevealedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 52 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k115kCrisper display (+346k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon D20

 A1100 IS D20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon D20 has dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the D20.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and D20 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and D20.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D20 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography features
Canon D20 Portrait photography features
26
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Canon D20
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Canon D20
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon D20 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
60
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Canon D20
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon D20
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot D20
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot D20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2013-06-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 228g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $160 $299