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Canon D20 vs Sony WX5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon D20 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Released June 2013
Sony WX5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony WX5

 D20 WX5 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2010More recent by 36 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon D20

 WX5 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony WX5

 D20 WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon D20 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

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

Canon D20 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
33
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography details
Sony WX5 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography details
Sony WX5 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography factors
Sony WX5 Travel photography factors
60
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX5 Landscape photography factors
44
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D20
Vlogging with Sony WX5
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Canon D20 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Sony WX5
 Canon PowerShot D20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
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