Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c
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Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched April 2014

Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon D20 and Nikon S810c, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The D20 was unveiled 9 months earlier than the S810c which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D20 grades against the S810c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The full galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon S810c
D20 | S810c | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon D20
S810c | D20 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 9 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+768k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon S810c
D20 | S810c | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D20 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Canon D20 and Nikon S810c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D20 versus the S810c.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and S810c is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and S810c.
To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S810c to produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older D20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D20 | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-18 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 grams (0.50 pounds) | 216 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 270 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $299 | $350 |