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Canon D20 vs Canon SX230 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon D20 vs Canon SX230 HS 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
  • Announced June 2013
Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX240 HS
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX230 HS Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon D20 and Canon SX230 HS, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was introduced 24 months later than the SX230 HS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D20 scores vs the SX230 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon SX230 HS

 D20 SX230 HS 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon D20

 SX230 HS D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon SX230 HS

 D20 SX230 HS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution461k461kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon D20 vs Canon SX230 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D20 features exterior 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 SX230 HS has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon D20 and Canon SX230 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D20 vs the SX230 HS.

Canon D20 vs Canon SX230 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and SX230 HS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Canon SX230 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon SX230 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and SX230 HS.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger D20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Canon SX230 HS sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon SX230 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Canon SX230 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography highlights
33
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
manual focus
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography highlights
Canon SX230 HS Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography highlights
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography features
Canon SX230 HS Travel photography features
60
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competition in class (223g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography details
Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography details
44
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging features
Canon SX230 HS Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
34
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX230 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Canon SX230 HS
 Canon PowerShot D20Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lbs) 223g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 210 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $399