Canon D20 vs Nikon AW100
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Canon D20 vs Nikon AW100 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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Launched August 2011
- Successor is Nikon AW110

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW100 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon D20 and Nikon AW100, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The D20 was announced 23 months after the AW100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D20 matches up against the AW100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon AW100
D20 | AW100 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Canon D20
AW100 | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon AW100
D20 | AW100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon D20 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 enjoys 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) whilst the Nikon AW100 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon D20 and Nikon AW100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D20 versus the AW100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and AW100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and AW100.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon AW100 to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer D20 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D20 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-06-18 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $299 |