Canon A1300 vs Canon D20
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Canon A1300 vs Canon D20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Canon A1300 vs Canon D20 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A1300 versus Canon D20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Canon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and D20 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe A1300 was revealed 16 months prior to the D20 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A1300 grades versus the D20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A1300 vs Canon D20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Canon PowerShot D20. The full galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Canon D20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon D20
A1300 | D20 |
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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon A1300
D20 | A1300 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 16 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon D20
A1300 | D20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A1300 vs Canon D20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon D20 has dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Canon A1300 versus Canon D20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1300 and the D20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and D20 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Canon D20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and D20.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A1300 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A1300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A1300 vs Canon D20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot D20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot D20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2013-06-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | PureColor II TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 228 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $119 | $299 |