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Canon D20 vs Nikon P7800

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Canon D20 vs Nikon P7800 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Canon D20 vs Nikon P7800 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon D20 and Nikon P7800, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D20 (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The D20 was released 5 months before the P7800 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D20 scores versus the P7800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon P7800

 D20 P7800 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Canon D20

 P7800 D20 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon P7800

 D20 P7800 
IntroducedJune 2013November 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch display No Touch display

Canon D20 vs Nikon P7800 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Canon D20 and Nikon P7800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D20 compared to the P7800.

Canon D20 vs Nikon P7800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and P7800 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon P7800 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and P7800.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The D20 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult.

Canon D20 vs Nikon P7800 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Nikon P7800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography information
Nikon P7800 Portrait photography information
33
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography features
Nikon P7800 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (399 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7800 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography factors
Nikon P7800 Travel photography factors
60
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
good battery pack (350 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (399 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P7800 Landscape photography highlights
44
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
58
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7800 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
75
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
heavier than competition (399 grams)
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Canon D20 vs Nikon P7800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Nikon P7800
 Canon PowerShot D20Nikon Coolpix P7800
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-18 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
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 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 399 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 200
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $550