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Canon D20 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon D20 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Canon D20
(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
Sony WX350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony WX350

 D20 WX350 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon D20

 WX350 D20 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony WX350

 D20 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon D20 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon D20 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
33
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Sony WX350
35
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
60
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than others (164 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
44
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
good battery power (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (164 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Canon D20 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot D20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
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