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Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000 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
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Replaced the Nikon A900
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Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was brought out 6 years earlier than the A1000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D20 matches up vs the A1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon A1000

 D20 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon D20

 A1000 D20 
ReleasedJanuary 2019June 2013More recent by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon A1000

 D20 A1000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 features 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) whilst the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the D20 and the A1000.

Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and A1000 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and A1000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older D20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography features
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
33
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography advice
Nikon A1000 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography information
Nikon A1000 Travel photography information
60
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
not so great battery (250 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography info
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
72
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot D20Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-18 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $477