Canon D20 vs Sony WX350
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Canon D20 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Old Model is Sony WX300
- Updated by Sony WX500
Canon D20 vs Sony WX350 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon D20 and Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The D20 was launched 8 months before the WX350 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the D20 matches up vs the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon D20 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony WX350
D20 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon D20
WX350 | D20 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | June 2013 | More modern by 8 months |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony WX350
D20 | WX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon D20 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Canon D20 and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D20 compared to the WX350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and WX350.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged D20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon D20 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-06-18 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 470 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $299 | $270 |