Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V
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Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V 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
- Announced June 2013
(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- Superseded the Sony HX10V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

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").

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.

Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony HX20V
D20 | HX20V | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Canon D20
HX20V | D20 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony HX20V
D20 | HX20V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon D20 versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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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 |