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Canon D20 vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon D20 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon D20 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon D20 and Sony WX50, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D20 was announced 17 months later than the WX50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D20 grades against the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Sony WX50

 D20 WX50 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon D20

 WX50 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Sony WX50

 D20 WX50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon D20 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 features physical measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D20 vs the WX50.

Canon D20 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and WX50.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
33
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Sony WX50
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Sony WX50
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
60
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (117g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D20
Vlogging with Sony WX50
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Canon D20 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Sony WX50
 Canon PowerShot D20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-18 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 228 gr (0.50 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $250