Clicky

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ30W 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
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB600
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon D20 versus Samsung HZ30W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The D20 was announced 3 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D20 grades vs the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Samsung HZ30W

 D20 HZ30W 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon D20

 HZ30W D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Samsung HZ30W

 D20 HZ30W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon D20 versus Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D20 and the HZ30W.

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and HZ30W.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher D20 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography details
33
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
60
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography advice
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon D20 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot D20Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-18 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $280