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Canon D20 vs Nikon L810

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon D20 vs Nikon L810 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
  • Released June 2013
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
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Canon D20 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon D20 versus Nikon L810, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was introduced 17 months after the L810 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D20 matches up vs the L810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon L810

 D20 L810 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon D20

 L810 D20 
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon L810

 D20 L810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon D20 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the D20 against the L810.

Canon D20 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and L810 is 91 and 74 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and L810.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L810 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger D20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography details
Nikon L810 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
slow fps (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Nikon L810
60
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Nikon L810
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging factors
Nikon L810 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon D20 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot D20Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon Coolpix L810
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-18 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 228g (0.50 lbs) 430g (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 300 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $280