Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 IS
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 IS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 & Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery & Canon SX200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon SX200 IS
D20 | SX200 IS | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | May 2009 | Newer by 50 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon D20
SX200 IS | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon SX200 IS
D20 | SX200 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Examine the Canon D20 and Canon SX200 IS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
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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 |