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Canon D20 vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon D20 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon D20 vs Sony S2100 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon D20 versus Sony S2100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D20 was introduced 3 years after the S2100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D20 scores versus the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony S2100

 D20 S2100 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon D20

 S2100 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony S2100

 D20 S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon D20 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon D20 versus Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D20 and the S2100.

Canon D20 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and S2100.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer D20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D20 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
33
manual focus
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Sony S2100
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography advice
Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
60
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
44
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging information
Sony S2100 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon D20 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot D20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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 port
Headphone port
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 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 All around 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $0