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Canon D20 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW130 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 AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon D20 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon D20 vs Nikon AW130, both Waterproof cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was launched 20 months before the AW130 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D20 scores versus the AW130 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon AW130

 D20 AW130 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon D20

 AW130 D20 
RevealedFebruary 2015June 2013Newer by 20 months
Display resolution921k461kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon AW130

 D20 AW130 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D20 and the AW130.

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and AW130 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and AW130.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW130 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged D20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography advice
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography advice
33
manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography factors
Nikon AW130 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Nikon AW130
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (370 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography advice
Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
60
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery (370 per charge)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
44
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery (370 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging details
Nikon AW130 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon D20 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Nikon AW130
 Canon PowerShot D20Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-18 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 16MP
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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $398