Canon D20 vs Canon S100

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon D20 vs Canon S100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the S100 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the D20 (1/2.3") and S100 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The D20 was revealed 19 months after the S100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the D20 matches up versus the S100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Canon PowerShot S100. The full galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Canon S100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 has got 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) and the Canon S100 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Canon D20 vs Canon S100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D20 compared to the S100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and S100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and S100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The D20 has the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh trickier. The newer D20 provides a benefit in sensor technology.