Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 IS
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 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
- Launched June 2013
(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

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").

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.

Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Canon SX150 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon SX150 IS
D20 | SX150 IS | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | More recent by 14 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon D20
SX150 IS | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon SX150 IS
D20 | SX150 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon D20 and Canon SX150 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | |
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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 |