Canon D20 vs Sony W230

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon D20 and Sony W230, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was launched 4 years after the W230 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D20 scores against the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 provides 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) and the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D20 vs the W230.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and W230 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and W230.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent D20 provides an advantage in sensor tech.