Canon D20 vs Canon SD4000 IS
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Canon D20 vs Canon SD4000 IS 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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched August 2010
- Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S

Canon D20 vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon D20 vs Canon SD4000 IS, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the SD4000 IS (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The D20 was manufactured 2 years after the SD4000 IS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D20 grades versus the SD4000 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D20 vs Canon SD4000 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Canon SD4000 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon SD4000 IS
D20 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon D20
SD4000 IS | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon SD4000 IS
D20 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon D20 vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 features physical 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 SD4000 IS has proportions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Canon D20 vs Canon SD4000 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D20 vs the SD4000 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and SD4000 IS is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and SD4000 IS.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon D20 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern D20 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

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Canon D20 vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS |
Also called | - | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-18 | 2010-08-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-105mm (3.8x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.0-5.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $299 | $300 |