Canon D20 vs Canon SX120 IS
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Launched August 2009
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon D20 and Canon SX120 IS, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is relatively comparable but the D20 (1/2.3") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe D20 was announced 3 years after the SX120 IS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D20 matches up vs the SX120 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 and Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Canon SX120 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon SX120 IS
| D20 | SX120 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon D20
| SX120 IS | D20 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon SX120 IS
| D20 | SX120 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon D20 vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 offers physical 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) whilst the Canon SX120 IS has dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).
See the Canon D20 and Canon SX120 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D20 compared to the SX120 IS.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and SX120 IS is 91 and 87 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and SX120 IS.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D20 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon D20 will produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern D20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-06-18 | 2009-08-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.8-4.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/500s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| 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 | 228g (0.50 lbs) | 285g (0.63 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
| 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 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $299 | $249 |
