Canon D20 vs Nikon S9900

The following is a extended overview of the Canon D20 and Nikon S9900, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was introduced 20 months prior to the S9900 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D20 matches up versus the S9900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D20 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Canon D20 and Nikon S9900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D20 vs the S9900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and S9900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and S9900.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S9900 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged D20 will be behind in sensor tech.