Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100
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![Canon PowerShot D20 front Canon PowerShot D20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-D20/Canon-D20-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S9100 front Nikon Coolpix S9100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9100/Nikon-S9100-front.jpg)
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36 Features
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Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon S9100
D20 | S9100 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon D20
S9100 | D20 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon S9100
D20 | S9100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D20-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D20-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D20-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D20-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon D20 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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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 |