Canon A3300 IS vs Canon D20
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon D20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
(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
- Announced June 2013

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon D20 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Canon A3300 IS and Canon D20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and D20 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the D20 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3300 IS grades against the D20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon D20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Canon PowerShot D20. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Canon D20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon D20
A3300 IS | D20 |
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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon A3300 IS
D20 | A3300 IS | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 29 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Canon D20
A3300 IS | D20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon D20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon D20 has sizing of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS and Canon D20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS and the D20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and D20 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon D20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and D20.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon D20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Canon PowerShot D20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Canon PowerShot D20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2013-06-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | PureColor II TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | 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 | 149 gr (0.33 lb) | 228 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 life | 230 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-8L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $299 |