Canon D20 vs Nikon L810
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Canon D20 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D20 vs Nikon L810 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 & Nikon Coolpix L810. The whole galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon L810
D20 | L810 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon D20
L810 | D20 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon L810
D20 | L810 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon D20 versus Nikon L810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Nikon L810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
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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 |