Canon D20 vs Sony HX9V

Here, we are matching up the Canon D20 and Sony HX9V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was released 24 months later than the HX9V making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D20 scores versus the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 offers physical measurements 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 HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Canon D20 and Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D20 and the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher D20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.