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Canon D20 vs Nikon P300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon D20 vs Nikon P300 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
  • Released June 2013
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon P310
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Canon D20 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon D20 and Nikon P300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was announced 2 years later than the P300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D20 matches up against the P300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon P300

 D20 P300 
LaunchedJune 2013May 2011More recent by 25 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon D20

 P300 D20 
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon P300

 D20 P300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon D20 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 comes with 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) while the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D20 versus the P300.

Canon D20 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and P300 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and P300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer D20 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P300 Portrait photography factors
33
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography factors
Nikon P300 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography info
Nikon P300 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography details
Nikon P300 Travel photography details
60
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
63
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography info
Nikon P300 Landscape photography info
44
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging advice
Nikon P300 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
36
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon D20 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Nikon P300
 Canon PowerShot D20Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon Coolpix P300
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-18 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $500