Canon D20 vs Canon SX270 HS
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX270 HS 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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Revealed March 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX280 HS
Canon D20 vs Canon SX270 HS Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon D20 versus Canon SX270 HS, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the SX270 HS (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D20 was revealed 3 months later than the SX270 HS so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D20 matches up versus the SX270 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon D20 vs Canon SX270 HS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 and Canon PowerShot SX270 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Canon SX270 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon SX270 HS
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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon D20
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon SX270 HS
D20 | SX270 HS | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | March 2013 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 461k | 461k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon D20 vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Canon SX270 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Canon D20 versus Canon SX270 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D20 against the SX270 HS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and SX270 HS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and SX270 HS.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
Canon D20 vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-06-18 | 2013-03-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Digic 6 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-6.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 lbs) | 233 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 210 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $284 |