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Canon D20 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon D20 vs Nikon S6000 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 S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon D20 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon D20 and Nikon S6000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was brought out 3 years after the S6000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the D20 scores against the S6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon S6000

 D20 S6000 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 42 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon D20

 S6000 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon S6000

 D20 S6000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon D20 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 has outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon D20 and Nikon S6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D20 against the S6000.

Canon D20 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and S6000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and S6000.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6000 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Nikon S6000
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6000 Travel photography factors
60
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
44
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging information
Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon D20 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot D20Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-18 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
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 - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $300