Canon D20 vs Nikon S6300

Here, we are comparing the Canon D20 vs Nikon S6300, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was announced 17 months after the S6300 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D20 scores versus the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The whole galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 features outer 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 S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon D20 vs Nikon S6300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D20 against the S6300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and S6300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and S6300.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6300 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern D20 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.