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Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2013
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Updated by Nikon S9300
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Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon D20 versus Nikon S9100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was brought out 24 months later than the S9100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the D20 grades against the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon S9100

 D20 S9100 
RevealedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon D20

 S9100 D20 
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon S9100

 D20 S9100 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D20 features outside 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) while the Nikon S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon D20 versus Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the D20 compared to the S9100.

Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and S9100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and S9100.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent D20 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D20
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
33
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography info
Nikon S9100 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9100 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography features
Nikon S9100 Travel photography features
60
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competition (214g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (270 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
44
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9100 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Nikon S9100
 Canon PowerShot D20Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $329