Canon D20 vs Nikon S1000pj

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon D20 and Nikon S1000pj, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was brought out 3 years later than the S1000pj and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D20 matches up against the S1000pj with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery and Nikon S1000pj Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D20 provides physical measurements 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 S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon D20 and Nikon S1000pj in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D20 versus the S1000pj.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and S1000pj is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and S1000pj.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer D20 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.