Canon D20 vs Olympus SH-50

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon D20 vs Olympus SH-50, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was unveiled 6 months after the SH-50 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D20 scores versus the SH-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 & Olympus SH-50. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 enjoys 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 Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D20 compared to the SH-50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and SH-50 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and SH-50.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-50 to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.