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Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Canon D20
(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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX10V
  • New Model is Sony HX30V
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Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon D20 versus Sony HX20V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was introduced 12 months later than the HX20V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D20 scores against the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony HX20V

 D20 HX20V 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Canon D20

 HX20V D20 
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony HX20V

 D20 HX20V 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon D20 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D20 and the HX20V.

Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to give you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger D20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D20
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
33
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Sony HX20V
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography features
Sony HX20V Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography information
Sony HX20V Travel photography information
60
weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (254g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
44
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging features
Sony HX20V Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Sony HX20V
 Canon PowerShot D20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-18 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $397