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Canon D20 vs Sony A450

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon D20 vs Sony A450 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
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon D20 vs Sony A450 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon D20 versus Sony A450, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty similar but the D20 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The D20 was unveiled 3 years after the A450 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon D20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D20 scores against the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony A450

 D20 A450 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 42 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Canon D20

 A450 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony A450

 D20 A450 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon D20 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the D20 vs the A450.

Canon D20 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and A450 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and A450.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D20 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A450 will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern D20 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography info
Sony A450 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Sony A450
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography details
Sony A450 Travel photography details
60
environment proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography features
Sony A450 Landscape photography features
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (1,050 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inches)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging highlights
Sony A450 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
9
can't record video
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Canon D20 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Sony A450
 Canon PowerShot D20Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-06-18 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 560g (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $1,241