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Canon A810 vs Canon D20

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Canon PowerShot D20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A810 vs Canon D20 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon A810 vs Canon D20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon A810 versus Canon D20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and D20 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was unveiled 16 months before the D20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A810 scores against the D20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon D20

 A810 D20 

Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon A810

 D20 A810 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon D20

 A810 D20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs Canon D20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A810 has external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon D20 has specifications of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A810 compared to the D20.

Canon A810 vs Canon D20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and D20 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon D20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon D20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and D20.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A810 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Canon D20 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon D20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Canon D20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography information
Canon D20 Portrait photography information
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
manual focus
features face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography information
Canon D20 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography information
Canon D20 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography factors
Canon D20 Travel photography factors
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography details
Canon D20 Landscape photography details
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Canon D20
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Canon A810 vs Canon D20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Canon D20
 Canon PowerShot A810Canon PowerShot D20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Canon PowerShot D20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2013-06-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 gr (0.38 lbs) 228 gr (0.50 lbs)
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 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 220 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $99 $299