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Canon D20 vs Sony WX220

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Canon D20 vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon D20 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon D20 versus Sony WX220, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D20 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the WX220 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon D20 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D20 grades against the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony WX220

 D20 WX220 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon D20

 WX220 D20 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2013Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony WX220

 D20 WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon D20 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 enjoys external 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 WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D20 against the WX220.

Canon D20 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and WX220.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX220 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older D20 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX220 Portrait photography advice
33
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Sony WX220
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography details
Sony WX220 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography info
Sony WX220 Travel photography info
60
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX220 Landscape photography highlights
44
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon D20 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Sony WX220
 Canon PowerShot D20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2013-06-18 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 228 gr (0.50 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $198