Canon D20 vs Samsung WB850F
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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2012

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB850F Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Canon D20 and Samsung WB850F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The D20 was revealed 18 months after the WB850F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the D20 grades versus the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Samsung WB850F
D20 | WB850F | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon D20
WB850F | D20 | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Samsung WB850F
D20 | WB850F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon D20 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D20 has outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Canon D20 and Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D20 compared to the WB850F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and WB850F is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and WB850F.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D20 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot D20 | Samsung WB850F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-06-18 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $299 | $599 |