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Canon D20 vs Sony W690

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon D20 vs Sony W690 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon D20 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon D20 versus Sony W690, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was unveiled 16 months after the W690 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D20 grades versus the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony W690

 D20 W690 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Canon D20

 W690 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony W690

 D20 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon D20 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D20 vs the W690.

Canon D20 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and W690.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W690 Portrait photography highlights
33
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Sony W690
60
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography factors
Sony W690 Landscape photography factors
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon D20 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Sony W690
 Canon PowerShot D20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 228g (0.50 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $299 $297