Canon D20 vs Canon S110
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Canon D20 vs Canon S110 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Released September 2012
- Old Model is Canon S100
- Refreshed by Canon S120

Canon D20 vs Canon S110 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Canon D20 and Canon S110, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the S110 (12MP) is fairly similar but the D20 (1/2.3") and S110 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The D20 was introduced 10 months after the S110 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the D20 grades versus the S110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon D20 vs Canon S110 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 & Canon PowerShot S110. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery & Canon S110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon S110
D20 | S110 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | More modern by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon D20
S110 | D20 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon S110
D20 | S110 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon D20 vs Canon S110 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Canon S110 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Canon D20 and Canon S110 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D20 and the S110.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and S110 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Canon S110 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and S110.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The D20 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The newer D20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Canon S110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Canon S110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot S110 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot S110 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228 grams (0.50 pounds) | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 168 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $299 | $299 |