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Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon D20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D20 was launched 4 months after the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the D20 matches up against the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 D20 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon D20

 Galaxy Camera D20 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 D20 Galaxy Camera 
RevealedJune 2013February 2013Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D20 comes with physical 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Canon D20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D20 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D20
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
33
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
60
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (300g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography details
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
36
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot D20Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as - Wi-Fi
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-18 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $450