Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000
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Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 & Nikon Coolpix A1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery & Nikon A1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon A1000
D20 | A1000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon D20
A1000 | D20 | |||
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Released | January 2019 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 68 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon A1000
D20 | A1000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | |
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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 |