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Canon D20 vs Nikon AW110

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Canon D20
(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
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon D20 vs Nikon AW110 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon D20 vs Nikon AW110, both Waterproof cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was unveiled within a month of the AW110 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D20 matches up vs the AW110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon AW110

 D20 AW110 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon D20

 AW110 D20 
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon AW110

 D20 AW110 
RevealedJune 2013July 2013Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D20 vs the AW110.

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and AW110 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and AW110.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW110 to render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D20
Portrait photography with Nikon AW110
33
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography info
Nikon AW110 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography highlights
Nikon AW110 Travel photography highlights
60
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography features
Nikon AW110 Landscape photography features
44
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging factors
Nikon AW110 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Canon D20 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Nikon AW110
 Canon PowerShot D20Nikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-06-18 2013-07-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $250