Canon D20 vs Nikon P7100

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon D20 versus Nikon P7100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is pretty similar but the D20 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The D20 was manufactured 17 months after the P7100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D20 matches up vs the P7100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The entire galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon D20 has outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has specifications of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D20 compared to the P7100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and P7100 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and P7100.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon D20 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer D20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.