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Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 IS 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
  • Launched June 2013
Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon D20 and Canon SX150 IS, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the SX150 IS (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was released 14 months later than the SX150 IS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the D20 matches up versus the SX150 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon SX150 IS

 D20 SX150 IS 
LaunchedJune 2013May 2012More recent by 14 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon D20

 SX150 IS D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon SX150 IS

 D20 SX150 IS 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D20 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Canon SX150 IS has sizing of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D20 against the SX150 IS.

Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and SX150 IS is 91 and 86 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and SX150 IS.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger D20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography advice
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
33
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
60
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography information
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
44
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (130 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging factors
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot D20Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-18 2012-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 306 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
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 - 130 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $249