Nikon D3S vs Canon PowerShot D20

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelD3SPowerShot D20
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3
      Successor ModelNikon D4
      MSRP$349
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.87 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 102,400
      Photo Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      ProcessorEXPEEDDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28324000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3552 x 2832, 3552 x 2368, 3184 x 2128, 2784 x 1848, 2656 x 1776, 2128 x 1416, 2080 x 1384, 1776 x 1416, 1776 x 1184, 1392 x 9204000 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
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance with main image sensor and 1,005-pixel RGB sensor), 12 Presets with fine tuning, and Manual, P.Color temperature in Kelvin (2500 - 10000 K, 31 steps),P. White balance bracketing (2 to 9 frames in increments of 1, 2 or 3)
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Focus Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points519
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points150
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenBriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
      Optics Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.9 - 4.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyLow-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCDPureColor II TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Shutter Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Off
      Flash Range3.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      ISO 518 standard-type hot shoe contact; Safety lock mechanism provided

      ISO 519 (PC) Terminal, lock screw provided
      Exposure Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Modes3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses), Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses), Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data)

      Center-Weighted: Weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame, diameter of circle can be changed to 8, 15 or 20 mm, or weighting can be based on average of entire frame (non-CPU lenses use 12-mm circle or average of entire frame)

      Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point (on center focus point when non-CPU lens is used)
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      DxO Low Light ISO3253
      DxO Color Depth23.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.0
      DxO Overall Score82
      Video Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      Internal Recording ModesYes, 1280 x 720p @ 24fps
      Interval Recording With Optional Remote Trigger
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGH.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi optional Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")112 x 71 x 28 mm (4.41 x 2.8 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1240 g (2.73 lb / 43.74 oz)228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.5 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.15 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      Battery PackEN-EL4aNB-6L
      Battery Life4200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D3S Canon PowerShot D20
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2, 10, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator


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