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Canon D20 vs Canon N100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Canon PowerShot N100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Canon D20 vs Canon N100 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon D20 vs Canon N100 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon D20 versus Canon N100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the N100 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the D20 (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The D20 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the N100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D20 matches up versus the N100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon N100

 D20 N100 

Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon D20

 N100 D20 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon N100

 D20 N100 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2014Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon D20 vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon D20 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Canon N100 has specifications of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Canon D20 versus Canon N100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D20 versus the N100.

Canon D20 vs Canon N100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and N100 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Canon N100 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and N100.

As you can see, both cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The D20 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult.

Canon D20 vs Canon N100 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Canon N100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography information
Canon N100 Portrait photography information
33
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
manual focus
features face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (289g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography information
Canon N100 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 as a Travel photography camera
Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good battery life (330 per charge)
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (289 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography info
Canon N100 Landscape photography info
44
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (330 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D20
Vlogging with Canon N100
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (289 grams)
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Canon D20 vs Canon N100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Canon N100
 Canon PowerShot D20Canon PowerShot N100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot N100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-18 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 6
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 surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/1.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 grams (0.50 lbs) 289 grams (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4")
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 - 330 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-12L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $349