Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ15W

Following is a extensive review of the Canon D20 and Samsung HZ15W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was revealed 4 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D20 scores versus the HZ15W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon D20 and Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D20 against the HZ15W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer D20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.