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Canon D20 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW120 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
  • Launched June 2013
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW130
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Canon D20 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon D20 versus Nikon AW120, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was brought out 7 months earlier than the AW120 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the D20 matches up versus the AW120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon AW120

 D20 AW120 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Canon D20

 AW120 D20 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon AW120

 D20 AW120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 features external measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Nikon AW120 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D20 versus the AW120.

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and AW120 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and AW120.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon AW120 to deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged D20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography highlights
33
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography info
Nikon AW120 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Nikon AW120
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography factors
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography factors
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
48
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging info
Nikon AW120 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon D20 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Nikon AW120
 Canon PowerShot D20Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-18 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 213 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Retail pricing $299 $350