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Canon D20 vs Canon N

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Canon PowerShot N front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon D20 vs Canon N Key Specs

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
  • Launched June 2013
Canon N
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon N

 D20 N 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon D20

 N D20 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon N

 D20 N 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2013Similar age
Display resolution461k461kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon D20 vs Canon N size comparison

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

Canon D20 vs Canon N top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon N Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D20
Portrait photography with Canon N
33
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Canon N
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Canon N
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography factors
Canon N Travel photography factors
60
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography information
Canon N Landscape photography information
44
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
Canon N as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
72
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of external mic port
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Canon D20 vs Canon N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Canon N
 Canon PowerShot D20Canon PowerShot N
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