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Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Released June 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was manufactured 6 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D20 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 D20 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon D20

 Galaxy Camera 2 D20 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k461kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 D20 Galaxy Camera 2 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2014Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D20 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D20 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
33
manual focus
supports face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (283g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography information
60
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
44
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
lighter than competition in class (283g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Canon D20 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot D20Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-18 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $400