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Canon PowerShot D20
  • Type

    Compact

  • Effective pixels

    12.1 MP

  • Size

    1/2.3"

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Key points

Macro focus range (wide angle)

1 cm

Display size

3 in

Framerate (high speed) (High speed movie)

240 fps

High speed movie

Yes

GPS

Yes

Waterproof

Yes

Environmentally sealed

Yes

Eye-Fi compatible

Yes

Weak points

Effective pixels

12.1 MP

Range

3.5 m

Maximum framerate at max resolution

24 fps

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Expert reviews

Cameras Reviewed.com

The PowerShot D20 has been a long time coming for Canon. The company last released a waterproof model, the PowerShot D10, nearly three years ago, so...

CNet UK

The Canon PowerShot D20 is one of a growing choice of rugged, waterproof cameras designed for extreme travel and activity photography. It can sustain...

DigitalTrends

The Canon D20 is a better-than-average looking tough cam that sports a surprising sharp lens and impressive underwater stills capability. But get...

TechRadar

Canon's second underwater-dedicated compact camera, the PowerShot D20, is chocked full of impressive features and functions that include a 12.1MP HS...

Cameras Reviewed.com

The PowerShot D20 is Canon's latest waterproof, shockproof, and generally accident-proof camera. It replaces the quirky but beloved D10, released way...

DigitalVersus

Canon has finally got round to expanding its range of waterproof compacts with the PowerShot D20 (the D10 was launched at the beginning of 2009, after...

Camera Labs

The Canon PowerShot D20 is a rugged waterproof camera designed for use outdoors in the kind of environmental conditions you'd hesitate to take a...

Imaging Resource

Canon took its time redesigning its waterproof camera, so we had high hopes for the Canon D20, a waterproof, shock-proof, and freeze-proof digital...

Photography Blog

After 3 years, Canon have updated their waterproof camera, the D10. Now, the PowerShot D20 comes with a larger 5x optical zoom, the same 12 megapixel...

What Digital Camera

The Canon PowerShot D20 features a 5x optical zoom, which provides a focal length that's equivalent to 28-140mm in 35mm terms. Behind the zoom lies a...

DPReview

This is the first in a series of short underwater/rugged camera reviews on DPReview. We're testing the cameras concurrently, and once all six cameras...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Compact
Available Yes
Release date (US) April 2012
Street price (US) 349 $
Released (FR) April 2012
Street price (EUR) 349 €
Colors
Blue
Grey
Yellow
Sensor
Effective pixels 12.1 MP
Type BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3"
Area 6.17x4.55 mm
Processor Digic 4
Optics
Integrated lens Yes
Optical zoom 5 x
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 28-140 mm
Maximum aperture F3.9 - F4.8
Interchangeable lens No
Digital zoom 4 x
Minimum shutter speed 15 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 461000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen No
Second display No
Camera features
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Custom
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS Yes
Type Integrated
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof Yes
Deep under water 10 m
Environmentally sealed Yes
Type Water
Dust
Shockproof
Freezeproof
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1000 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA) 280
Size and weight
71 in
28 in
112 in
228 oz
Canon PowerShot D20
Height 71 in
Width 112 in
Deep 28 in
Weight 228 oz
Image
Max resolution 4000x3000 pixels
Ratio 1:1
3:2
4:3
16:9
ISO min 100
ISO max 3200
White balance presets 6
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Optical
Uncompressed format No
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Macro focus range (wide angle) 1 cm
Number of focus points 9
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync
Range 3.5 m
External flash No
Video
Format Motion JPEG
Sound Mono
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 24 fps
High speed movie Yes
Framerate (high speed) 240 fps
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible Yes
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No



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Canon PowerShot D20: official presentation

Language: Fr | Time: 1 m 31 | Type: Promotional video | By: canonsuisse

Canon PowerShot D20 video promo

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    Canon PowerShot D20: official presentation

    Canon PowerShot D20 video promo

    Fr | 1 m 31 | Promotional video

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    Canon PowerShot D20: underwater video

    Underwater (32 meters) video sample done with the Canon PowerShot D20

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    Unboxing of the Canon PowerShot D20

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    Canon PowerShot D20: presentation

    Canon presents its PowerShot D20

    Fr | 2 m 2 | Promotional video