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Canon D20 vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon D20 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon D20 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon D20 versus Sony S2000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was launched 3 years after the S2000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D20 grades versus the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony S2000

 D20 S2000 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon D20

 S2000 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony S2000

 D20 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 provides exterior 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 S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon D20 versus Sony S2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D20 vs the S2000.

Canon D20 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and S2000.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon D20 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer D20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography features
Sony S2000 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
60
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
44
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon D20 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot D20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $225