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Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Canon D20
(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
Nikon S810c
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon S810c

 D20 S810c 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon D20

 S810c D20 
LaunchedApril 2014June 2013Fresher by 9 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k461kCrisper screen (+768k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon S810c

 D20 S810c 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

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

Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography features
Nikon S810c Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (216 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Nikon S810c
60
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others in class (216g)
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S810c Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (216 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Canon D20 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot D20Nikon Coolpix S810c
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