Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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
- Released June 2013

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Canon A2100 IS versus Canon D20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Canon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the D20 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the D20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A2100 IS scores versus the D20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Canon PowerShot D20. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Canon D20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon D20
A2100 IS | D20 |
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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon A2100 IS
D20 | A2100 IS | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 52 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon D20
A2100 IS | D20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon D20 has specifications of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2100 IS versus Canon D20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A2100 IS and the D20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and D20 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and D20.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A2100 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot D20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Canon PowerShot D20 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | PureColor II TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) | 228 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | 2 x AA | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2, 10, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $220 | $299 |