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Canon D20 vs Nikon L28

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon D20 vs Nikon L28 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 L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon D20 vs Nikon L28 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon D20 and Nikon L28, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was announced 5 months after the L28 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D20 grades against the L28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon L28

 D20 L28 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon D20

 L28 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon L28

 D20 L28 
RevealedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 comes with outer 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 L28 has dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D20 against the L28.

Canon D20 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and L28 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and L28.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to show more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
33
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography info
Nikon L28 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography info
Nikon L28 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography advice
Nikon L28 Travel photography advice
60
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
good battery (280 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon D20 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot D20Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon Coolpix L28
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-18 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, 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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 - 280 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $299 $90