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Canon D20 vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon D20 vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon D20 vs Canon SX210 IS, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was launched 3 years after the SX210 IS which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D20 matches up vs the SX210 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon SX210 IS

 D20 SX210 IS 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2010More modern by 37 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon D20

 SX210 IS D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon SX210 IS

 D20 SX210 IS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Canon SX210 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon D20 vs Canon SX210 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D20 versus the SX210 IS.

Canon D20 vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and SX210 IS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and SX210 IS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer D20 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography information
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
33
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography information
Canon SX210 IS Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography highlights
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography information
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography information
60
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
48
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot D20Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-18 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 220 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical 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 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 NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $226