Canon D20 vs Sony HX90V

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon D20 and Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was announced 22 months earlier than the HX90V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D20 matches up versus the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the D20 compared to the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX90V to show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged D20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.