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Canon D20 vs Canon G15

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Canon PowerShot G15 front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45

Canon D20 vs Canon G15 Key Specs

Canon D20
(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
  • Released June 2013
Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon G12
  • Renewed by Canon G16
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Canon D20 vs Canon G15 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon D20 versus Canon G15, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the G15 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D20 (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The D20 was introduced 10 months after the G15 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D20 scores against the G15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon G15

 D20 G15 
ReleasedJune 2013September 2012Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon D20

 G15 D20 
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon G15

 D20 G15 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon D20 vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 provides external measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Canon G15 has measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Canon D20 versus Canon G15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D20 compared to the G15.

Canon D20 vs Canon G15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and G15 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Canon G15 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and G15.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The D20 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The fresher D20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Canon G15 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Canon G15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography factors
Canon G15 Portrait photography factors
33
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography information
Canon G15 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (352g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography highlights
Canon G15 Travel photography highlights
60
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
great battery (350 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (352 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography features
Canon G15 Landscape photography features
44
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (350 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging factors
Canon G15 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (352g)
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Canon D20 vs Canon G15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Canon G15
 Canon PowerShot D20Canon PowerShot G15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot G15
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-18 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 352 grams (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 46
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 165
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $499