Canon D20 vs Sony HX30V

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon D20 and Sony HX30V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was launched 16 months later than the HX30V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D20 scores against the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Canon D20 and Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the D20 versus the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and HX30V.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX30V to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.