Canon D20 vs Sony WX5
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Canon D20 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released July 2010

Canon D20 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon D20 and Sony WX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The D20 was brought out 2 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D20 matches up versus the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon D20 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony WX5
D20 | WX5 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon D20
WX5 | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony WX5
D20 | WX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon D20 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D20 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Canon D20 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D20 vs the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D20 and WX5.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer D20 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-18 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Bionz |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 228g (0.50 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
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 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 ID | NB-6L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $299 | $250 |