Canon PowerShot D20 vs Canon PowerShot D10

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot D20 and the Canon PowerShot D10, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot D20 was introduced in June 2013 and Canon PowerShot D10 was introduced in July 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot D20 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 461k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Canon PowerShot D10 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot D20
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot D10
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot D20 and Canon PowerShot D10.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/5000 sec

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon D20
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot D20 over Canon PowerShot D10.

      Canon PowerShot D20 vs Canon PowerShot D10
      Center Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.8 vs f/4.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 3 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 461k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in GPS vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs

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      Canon D30
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 VII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Casio EX-FS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      9.10 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot D10

      Canon D10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot D10 over Canon PowerShot D20.

      Canon PowerShot D20 vs Canon PowerShot D10
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.9 vs f/2.8
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/5000 sec
      Lighter 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz) vs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)

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      Canon D30
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic S1
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot D10
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Environmental Sealing
        Light228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz)190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot D10
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot D20 has a 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot D10 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot D20 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Canon PowerShot D10 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot D20 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot D10 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 140 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D20 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot D20 and Canon PowerShot D10 come with NB-6L battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot D20 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Canon PowerShot D10 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Canon PowerShot D20, and up to 1/5000 sec on Canon PowerShot D10. Canon PowerShot D10 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Canon PowerShot D20 and 3.20 m on Canon PowerShot D10..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot D20 body has dimensions of 112 x 71 x 28 mm (4.41 x 2.8 x 1.1") and Canon PowerShot D10 body has dimensions of 104 x 67 x 49 mm (4.09 x 2.64 x 1.93"). Canon PowerShot D20 weighs 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz) and Canon PowerShot D10 weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz).

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

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      71 mm

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      67 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot D20 and Canon PowerShot D10

      Canon PowerShot D20 and Canon PowerShot D10 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot D20 and Canon PowerShot D10 and give them scores of 59 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/5000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot D20

      Canon PowerShot D10

      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)


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