Canon D20 vs Nikon L22

Lets look more closely at the Canon D20 vs Nikon L22, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the L22 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was unveiled 3 years after the L22 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D20 scores versus the L22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 & Nikon Coolpix L22. The full galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery & Nikon L22 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D20 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Nikon L22 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D20 and the L22.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and L22 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and L22.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher D20 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.