Canon D20
Rugged Camera
vs Sony W560
Budget Compact Camera

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot D20

Best price $545
  • Higher resolution rear screen 461k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 15 seconds vs 2 seconds
  • Newer camera May 2012 vs February 2011
  • Longer optical zoom 5.0× vs 4.0×
  • Better video capture 1080p 24fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 7 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
  • Has GPS location tagging W560 does not have GPS
  • Has a waterproof camera body W560 does not
  • Has an HDMI port for photo playback W560 does not have HDMI

What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560

  • Weighs a lot less than the D20 4.4 oz vs 8.04 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 7 in³ vs 14 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 0.78″ vs 1.1″
  • Higher sensor resolution 14.1 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Better built-in flash range 26′ vs 11′
  • Has panorama image capture D20 does not have panorama

What the Canon D20 and Sony W560 have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 28 in²
  • The same maximum ISO setting 3200 ISO
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″

What’s missing from both the Canon D20 and the Sony W560

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen

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