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Canon D20 vs Nikon D2H

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon D20 vs Nikon D2H 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 D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released December 2003
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D1H
  • Updated by Nikon D2Hs
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Canon D20 vs Nikon D2H Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon D20 versus Nikon D2H, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and D2H (4MP) and the D20 (1/2.3") and D2H (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D20 was brought out 9 years later than the D2H and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon D20 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D20 matches up versus the D2H with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Nikon D2H

 D20 D2H 
ReleasedJune 2013December 2003More recent by 116 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k211kCrisper display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon D20

 D2H D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Nikon D2H

 D20 D2H 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon D20 vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D20 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Nikon D2H has specifications of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D20 versus Nikon D2H in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D20 versus the D2H.

Canon D20 vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and D2H is 91 and 51 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and D2H.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D20 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon D20 will give extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent D20 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Nikon D2H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography advice
Nikon D2H Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Nikon D2H
60
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
42
weather proof
sensor resolution not great (4 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D2H Landscape photography factors
44
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (4 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D2H Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Canon D20 vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Nikon D2H
 Canon PowerShot D20Nikon D2H
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Nikon D2H
Category Waterproof Pro DSLR
Launched 2013-06-18 2003-12-19
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 4 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 2464 x 1632
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 211 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 1200g (2.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.0
DXO Low light score not tested 352
Other
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $253