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Canon PowerShot D20

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
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4 stars
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3 stars
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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • stylish design
  • great performance
  • amazing screen and the best smartphone camera

Cons

  • There s no microSD slot support
  • 5G connectivity as standard
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 may be expensive

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 3.9
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot D20 - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot D20

Pros

  • stylish design
  • great performance
  • amazing screen and the best smartphone camera
  • fast performance and superb cameras
  • Image quality is very solid by tough-cam standards
  • The design and interface are approachable and responsive
  • works fairly well
  • Sharpness at the periphery of the frame is decent throughout the focal range
  • quick and responsive
  • and works great in auto mode
  • Underwater photos are rich and punchy

Cons

  • There s no microSD slot support
  • 5G connectivity as standard
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 may be expensive
  • The battery life is a touch underwhelming
  • somehow doesn t seem as revolutionary as previous generations of mobile broadband
  • Digital Camerasmore The left side has only the wrist strap anchor point
  • There s nothing to grip on the front of the camera
  • Chromatic aberration is a problem on the D20
  • it s recorded at a much lower resolution
  • Low-light sharpness shows a predictable drop-off in sharpness
  • missing a sweep panorama mode

Canon PowerShot D20 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot D20 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x3000
  • 4000x2248
  • 4000x2664
  • 2992x2992
  • 2816x2112
  • 2816x1880
  • 2816x1584
  • 2112x2112
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 1600x1064
  • 1200x1200
  • 640x480
  • 640x424
  • 640x360
  • 480x480
ProcessorDIGIC 4
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.9
Maximum aperture3.9
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Shooting modesAuto
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Underwater
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsPCM
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Dimensions
Weight7.23 oz
Width4.42 in
Height2.79 in
Depth1.1 in
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Power
Power source type
  • Battery
  • USB
Battery life (CIPA)280
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery voltage3.7 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Languages supportMulti
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modesResizing
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum10
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
  • Underwater
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots461000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions640.0 px
HD typeHD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)320 x 240
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)240.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate25.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Silver
  • Yellow
Type of protection
  • Splashbacks
  • Dirt resistant
  • Waterproof
  • Shock protection
Waterproof up to10
Freezeproof up to14.0 °F
Environmentally sealedyes
Maximum operational depth10
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size32.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMini
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot D20 Canon - Editorial Reviews (23)

3.6
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Canon PowerShot D20 Review : Canon PowerShot D20
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Review : Canon PowerShot D20

Slightly different to most Power Shot offerings as this is waterproof, it still however has all the normal facilities and enhancements of a standard <b>digital</b> camera but in this case getting it wet will not be a disaster at least in the short term.

Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot D20 Review
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Published: 19.06.2012
Canon PowerShot D20 Review

The PowerShot D20 is Canon’s latest waterproof, shockproof, and generally accident-proof camera.

Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot D20 review
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ITProPortal
Published: 07.02.2013
Canon PowerShot D20 review
3.5

Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot D20 review
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TechRadar
Published: 18.06.2012
Canon PowerShot D20 review
3.5

Canon introduces its latest underwater compact, the PowerShot D20

Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot D20 Digital Camera Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 19.06.2012
Canon PowerShot D20 Digital Camera Review

Canon's latest tough-cam is a solid outdoor shooter, but doesn't offer enough to stand out.

Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot D20 review - Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 22.10.2012
Canon PowerShot D20 review - Cameralabs
4.0

Looking for a waterproof camera review? Find out in my Canon PowerShot D20 review if it's the best underwater camera!

Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot D20 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 03.10.2012
Canon PowerShot D20 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Canon PowerShot D20 is an all-action compact camera that's water, dust, freeze and shock proof. The new Canon D20 is a distinctively designed 12 megapixel camera with a 5x zoom, 1080p HD video, built-in GPS and a 3-inch screen. Read our detailed Canon PowerShot D20 review now...

Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot D20 Review: Tough Camera, Weak Performance
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Gizmodo
Published: 20.07.2012
Canon PowerShot D20 Review: Tough Camera, Weak Performance

Last month we tested the best rugged, waterproof cameras and picked a winner. "But what about the new Canon?" everyone screamed. Fear not. The PowerShot D20 went through some cruel testing over the past couple of weeks. Could it live up? Could it live, period?

Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot D20
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DPReview
Published: 18.06.2013
Canon PowerShot D20
3.6

While other camera manufacturers have been making rugged cameras for many years, Canon didn't enter the market until early 2009 (preferring to create optional waterproof housings for many of its 'regular' compacts instead). Canon's first truly waterproof digital compact camera, the PowerShot D10, had a rather unique (and chunky) design, but its solid performance photo quality earned it a 'Highly Recommended' badge in our 2009 Waterproof group test.

Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot D20 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon PowerShot D20 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 06/08/2012Quick TakeProsSmart Auto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations, detects up to 58 scenesDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record

Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot D20 Review - YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews
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Published: 28.07.2012
Canon PowerShot D20 Review - YugaTech | Philippines Tech News & Reviews

A month ago we gave you a taste of what the Canon PowerShot D20 is capable of. Now let's get to know more the rugged point-and-shoot in our full review

Canon PowerShot D20 Review: Canon Powershot D20
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The Sydney Morning Herald
Published: 12.09.2012
Review: Canon Powershot D20

We liked the D10 very much and we like the D20 even more, although we wish Canon had kept the World War III ''army surplus'' look of the old camera.

Canon PowerShot D20 Canon Powershot D20 Review | Neocamera
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Canon Powershot D20 Review | Neocamera

Canon Powershot D20 Review

Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot D20 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 10.06.2012
Canon PowerShot D20 Review | Digital Trends

The Canon D20 is a better-than-average looking tough cam that sports a surprising sharp lens and impressive underwater stills capability. But get ready to sacrifice action shots, because a speed demon this is not.

Canon PowerShot D20 Canon D20 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 07.11.2012
Canon D20 Review
3.5

Canon D20 review, find out how the D20 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.