Canon D20 vs Sony W800

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon D20 and Sony W800, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D20 was launched 8 months prior to the W800 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D20 grades versus the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 enjoys physical 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 W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D20 and Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D20 compared to the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and W800.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W800 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older D20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.