Canon D20 vs Sony HX80

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon D20 vs Sony HX80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was introduced 3 years before the HX80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the D20 scores versus the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D20 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Canon D20 vs Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D20 versus the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and HX80.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX80 to offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older D20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.