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Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon D20 and Canon SX200 IS, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was launched 4 years after the SX200 IS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D20 scores against the SX200 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon SX200 IS

 D20 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJune 2013May 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon D20

 SX200 IS D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon SX200 IS

 D20 SX200 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 offers outside 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) while the Canon SX200 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D20 against the SX200 IS.

Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and SX200 IS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and SX200 IS.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent D20 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography details
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
33
manual focus
has face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography features
Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography advice
Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography factors
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
60
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than others (247g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
44
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging info
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot D20Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-18 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 ID NB-6L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $329