Canon PowerShot D20

Last updated: Friday, May 10th, 2013

Last Updated (10 May’13):
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Canon PowerShot D20 is a 12.1 MP CMOS Waterproof Digital Camera which offers 5x Image Stabilized Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle Lens. It also comes with features such as DIGIC 4 Image Processor, Full 1080p HD video recording, GPS tracker, and a 3.0-inch Pure Color System LCD for easy viewing. The measures (W x H x D) 4.42 x 2.79 x 1.10 in. / 112.3 x 70.8 x 28.0 mm and weight Approx. 8.04 oz. (228g) (including the battery and memory card).

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Expert Reviews

Canon PowerShot D20 Reviews

Techradar reviews the Canon PowerShot D20 and writes;
“The Canon PowerShot D20′s robust build quality ensures it will take more than just a few beatings, freezes and deluges. With that in mind, the PowerShot D20 is a fantastic shopping choice for anyone with a penchant for adventure and water activities.”
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PCMAG reviews the Canon PowerShot D20 and writes;
“If you’re looking for a rugged camera the Canon PowerShot D20 is a solid choice. It has a sharp lens, produces good images in difficult lighting, and has a GPS.”
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Digitalcamerainfo reviews the Canon PowerShot D20 and writes;
“The Canon PowerShot D20 is a worthy option within the class. Image quality is very good by tough-cam standards. Outdoors, colors are realistic but still vibrant, and details are crisp enough for sharing online and making regular prints. Underwater photos are rich and punchy.”
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CNET reviews the Canon PowerShot D20 and writes;
“I used the 1080p option in my tests and achieved very impressive results. Motion was smoothly captured and colours were as true in movies as they were in stills. The sound of the zoom motor was well suppressed..”
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Digitaltrends reviews the Canon PowerShot D20 and writes;
“Shooting underwater is one of the main reasons anyone buys a tough cam in the first place, and the D20 delivers fantastic submerged shots. Many first-gen rugged point and shoots were victim to the dreaded fuzzy halo around underwater pictures, and this is far from the case with the D20. Underwater images are clear, and underwater macro mode also stood up to the test admirably.”
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Pocket-lint reviews the Canon PowerShot D20 and writes;
” if waterproof is an essential feature, then this is the price to pay. Pictures aren’t bad by any means, and Canon’s well-measured exposure and bright colours straight from camera are definite plus points.”
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User Opinions

Canon PowerShot D20 User Reviews

Great Underwater Camera
“It does have more functions and the screen is really nice compared to the D10. I just got back from Hawaii where I was able to use it every day in the water and the picture quality is wonderful. I love the effects that it has such as fish-eye and miniture. I also took advantage of the HD Video which was awesome!” – By travelandphotographytoday
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This is a fun little camera
“The photos are razor sharp and now I can travel worry free over sand, rain and going under water. It’s actually small enough to just slide into my other camera case with the other camera in it.” – By KerryChad
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Wonderful little camera
“What a great camera, easy to use, takes great pictures. One flaw that you need to know about so you can overcome it is; The lens is right near the top of the camera and I didn’t notice it while taking my test pictures because when I was not in the water I held the camera different than when I was in the water fighting the currents.” – By Howard W.
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durable so far and good pictures
“This camera actually takes pretty good pictures and I took it everywhere. I didn’t buy it to put under water but did take it on a jet ski and boat trip and had no concerns what so ever about it getting wet. We were also in the middle of a tropical storm and so I could have it on the beach without worry.” – By Picky CO Mom
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Canon PowerShot D20 – Well Worth the $$$
“The awesome… Underwater. Excellent pics even when not using the underwater setting. Of course distance from your subject is dependent on the clarity of the water but in normal, clear pool water 4 to 8 feet seems about right.” – By Toys_n_Games
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Great for a rugged camera
“The zoom buttons work fine on the camera. The lens zooms in and out relatively fast. In fact, this camera surprised me with its performance. I had lowered expectations regarding its autofocus speed and shot to shot times, but they almost match my Canon Powershot S100 in that regard.” – By S. Vogt
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Great camera
“This camera is for the everyday user that wants to have good pictures and HD video in one place. This is perfect for families and it can go in the pool, to the beach, and can still be handled by a toddler as it can handle some abuse.” – By Kendall Gator
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Consider this waterproof camera first
“This is a very solidly built camera that is very eye catching. Image quality is EXCELLENT for a point and shoot camera. After using a waterproof Olympus, as well as a Panasonic one, I would definitely recommend this Canon D20 for the superior image quality.” – By Micah Wakabayashi
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Excellent point and shoot, just a bit bulky is all
“I decided the D20 because of my good experience with Canon in the past and because the rugged and waterproof design was appealing to me. My mother who is in town visiting has the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 and I decided to do a side by side comparison. I will upload some comparison shots, but the bottom line is that they perform nearly exactly the same in every way.” – By Dan
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LOVE IT
“So far I have only taken land shots and haven’t tested the waterproofness of the camera but I am loving how my pictures are coming out and the brightness and color they are showing is just amazing.” – By puggsie’s mom
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SUPER
“The Canon d20 Has lived up to all my high expectations. I always trust canon cameras. The picture quality is sharp and clear. The ease of operation is quite easy.” – By Linda L. Blair
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Samples

Canon PowerShot D20 Sample Photos

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Manual

Canon PowerShot D20 User Manual (PDF)

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Features

Canon PowerShot D20 Features

The Canon PowerShot D20 comes with a 12.1 Megapixel high-sensitivity CMOS sensor that combined with the DIGIC 4 image processor to capture exceptional images in every shooting conditions even in low-light conditions. While the high-quality 28mm wide-angle Canon lens with 5x optical zoom allows users closer to the photo subject. The Intelligent IS automatically recognize the scene and adjust the optimum settings for the optical Image Stabilizer allows users get stunning detail and sharp images.

The camera also offers a special Underwater Macro mode which allows users to capture the rare sights underwater with close-up detail. This mode combined with Quick AF mode to ensure rapid and accurate focus. There is a Handheld Night Scene mode which allows users shoot dark scenes in high-speed shots and crisp result. Moreover, the camera also lets users to be more creative by use Super Slow Motion Movie mode in video recording.

There are other interesting features like GPS Logger feature that can be used to tag images with location data or track routes and share discoveries easily. There is a Movie Record button that allows users switch instantly from 720p HD movie quality to Full HD 1080p movie quality on the action.

The camera also is easy to view the images and video on 7.5 cm (3.0”) PureColor II LCD screen which offers high resolution of 460,000 dots with 4:3 aspect ratio. While by use HDMI connection with CEC, the camera allows users to pause, rewind and replay any video using the remote control of a compatible HDTV.

Highlight Features:

+ Water, shock, freeze and dustproof

+ Smart Auto (32 scenes)

+ Special movie modes

+ Optional 40m Waterproof Case

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