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Canon D20 vs Sony W710

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon D20 vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon D20 vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon D20 and Sony W710, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was brought out 6 months after the W710 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D20 matches up against the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony W710

 D20 W710 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon D20

 W710 D20 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony W710

 D20 W710 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon D20 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D20 provides physical dimensions 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 W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D20 and the W710.

Canon D20 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and W710 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and W710.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon D20 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
33
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography advice
Sony W710 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography features
Sony W710 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography advice
Sony W710 Travel photography advice
60
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
44
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon D20 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot D20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-18 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $90