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Canon D20 vs Nikon L20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon D20 vs Nikon L20 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon D20 vs Nikon L20 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon D20 versus Nikon L20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D20 was announced 4 years after the L20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the D20 matches up versus the L20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon L20

 D20 L20 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2009Newer by 54 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Canon D20

 L20 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon L20

 D20 L20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 has got exterior 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 L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D20 versus Nikon L20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the D20 vs the L20.

Canon D20 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and L20 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and L20.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon D20 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer D20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L20 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Nikon L20
60
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Nikon L20
44
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging advice
Nikon L20 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
24
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon D20 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Nikon L20
 Canon PowerShot D20Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-18 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lb) 135 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $120