Canon D20 vs Canon SX220 HS

Below, we are reviewing the Canon D20 and Canon SX220 HS, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was introduced 2 years after the SX220 HS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D20 scores versus the SX220 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 and Canon SX220 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Canon SX220 HS has measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon D20 and Canon SX220 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D20 and the SX220 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and SX220 HS is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and SX220 HS.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger D20 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.