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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot D20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
Canon D20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Canon D20

 A2100 IS D20 

Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon A2100 IS

 D20 A2100 IS 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2009More modern by 52 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Canon D20

 A2100 IS D20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20 size comparison

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

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Canon D20
26
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
focusing manually
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Canon D20
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon D20 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2100 IS
Travel photography with Canon D20
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
44
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Canon D20
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Canon D20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Canon D20
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISCanon PowerShot D20
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