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Canon D20 vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
51 Overall
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX710 HS 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon D20 and Canon SX710 HS, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and SX710 HS (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was launched 18 months before the SX710 HS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D20 grades against the SX710 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon SX710 HS

          

          

            
 D20 SX710 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon D20

          

          

            
 SX710 HS D20 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2013More recent by 18 months
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon SX710 HS

          

          

            
 D20 SX710 HS 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon D20 vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 enjoys external measurements 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 SX710 HS has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon D20 and Canon SX710 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D20 vs the SX710 HS.
Canon D20 vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and SX710 HS is 91 and 89 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon D20 vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and SX710 HS.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older D20 will be behind in sensor tech.

            Canon D20 vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon D20 vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon D20 vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon D20 Portrait photography features
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
33
 you can focus manually
 provides face detect focusing
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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 great zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (230 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
60
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
 MP count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 great reach (750mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 bad battery life (230 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 bad battery life (230 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
 Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
33
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic socket
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 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic support
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Canon D20 vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot D20Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-18 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 228g (0.50 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 - 230 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $349