Canon D20 vs Nikon S630

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon D20 versus Nikon S630, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was unveiled 4 years after the S630 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D20 matches up versus the S630 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The full galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 enjoys 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) while the Nikon S630 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D20 versus the S630.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and S630 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and S630.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent D20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.