Canon D20 vs Nikon S31

Let's look much closer at the Canon D20 and Nikon S31, both Waterproof cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the D20 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") boast different sensor measurements.

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The D20 was manufactured about the same time to the S31 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D20 matches up vs the S31 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 & Nikon Coolpix S31. The entire galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. 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 S31 has dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D20 and the S31.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and S31 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and S31.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D20 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon D20 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.