Canon D20 vs Nikon S6100

Following is a detailed review of the Canon D20 versus Nikon S6100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was revealed 2 years after the S6100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D20 matches up against the S6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The full galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D20 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon D20 versus Nikon S6100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D20 vs the S6100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and S6100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and S6100.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher D20 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.