Canon D20 vs Sony W650

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon D20 and Sony W650, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was introduced 18 months later than the W650 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D20 grades against the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 has got 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) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D20 vs the W650.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and W650.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W650 to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent D20 should have an edge in sensor technology.