Canon D20 vs Nikon S800c

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon D20 vs Nikon S800c, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was manufactured 5 months later than the S800c so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D20 matches up vs the S800c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The entire galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D20 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D20 against the S800c.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and S800c is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and S800c.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S800c to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.