Canon D20 vs Canon N
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Canon D20 vs Canon N Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2013

Canon D20 vs Canon N Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon D20 versus Canon N, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Canon. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the N (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The D20 was released 6 months after the N which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D20 scores vs the N for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon D20 vs Canon N Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 & Canon PowerShot N. The complete galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery & Canon N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon N
D20 | N | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon D20
N | D20 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon N
D20 | N | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Exact same display resolution |
Canon D20 vs Canon N Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon D20 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Canon N has specifications of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Canon D20 versus Canon N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D20 compared to the N.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and N is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Canon N Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and N.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon D20 vs Canon N Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Canon N Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot N | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot N |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 2248 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | PureColor II G touch |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 lb) | 195 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" 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 | - | 200 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NB-9L |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $299 | $299 |