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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon D20 and Samsung WB35F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was revealed 6 months prior to the WB35F and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D20 matches up versus the WB35F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Samsung WB35F

 D20 WB35F 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon D20

 WB35F D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Samsung WB35F

 D20 WB35F 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2014Same age
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D20 has got external measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D20 versus the WB35F.

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and WB35F.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography features
Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
60
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than average (194 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
44
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot D20Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Samsung WB35F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-18 2014-01-07
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $299 $130