Canon D20 vs Samsung SL820

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon D20 versus Samsung SL820, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was brought out 4 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D20 matches up vs the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D20 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon D20 versus Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the D20 compared to the SL820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and SL820.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern D20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.