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Canon PowerShot D20
Canon PowerShot D20

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
 
Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
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Canon PowerShot D20
Overview - Full review
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Overview - Full review
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Overall Scene
Canon PowerShot D20
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Score
4/5
4/5
User Score
4/5 (9)
Specifications
Specifications
SensorCMOS 12 Mpx, 1/2.3", 42 Mpx/cm
Lens 5x 28 -140 mm f/3.9 -4.8
StabilisationOptical
ViewfinderN.A.
Screen7.5 mm, not TN, 461000 dots, 3:2,Not touch-sensitive
Sensitivity (ISO range)100 - 3200 ISO
Video mode1920 x 1080 pixels,24 fps, Stereo
Internal memoryN.A.
External memory
Connections
Power sourceN.A. N.A. / NB-6L
Waterproofyes, 10 m
Shock resistantyes, 1.5 m
Dimensions/Weight70 x 110 x 27 mm / 228 g
Specifications
SensorBSI CMOS 12 Mpx, 1/2.3", 42 Mpx/cm
Lens 20x 25 -500 mm f/3.5 -6.8
StabilisationOptical
ViewfinderN.A.
Screen7.5 mm, not TN, 461000 dots, 4:3,Not touch-sensitive
Sensitivity (ISO range)100 - 3200 ISO
Video mode1920 x 1080 pixels,24 fps, Stereo
Internal memoryN.A.
External memory
Connections
Power sourceN.A. N.A. / NB-6L (3,5 Wh)
Waterproofno, N.A.
Shock resistantno, N.A.
Dimensions/Weight63 x 107 x 33 mm / 225 g
Conclusion
With the PowerShot D20, Canon is back in line with the competition when it comes to waterproof compacts. The zoom lens isn't the best we've seen, but the camera is pleasant to use and has all the functions you'd expect from an underwater snapper these days (Full HD video, stabilisation, GPS, etc.)
The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS is a very nice update of the SX230. The 4:3-format screen has returned, the zoom lens and electronics are great quality, and the flash now only pops out when you actually want to use it! However, battery life is too tight (especially if you have the GPS switched on) for this camera to get a fifth star.
Pros

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Waterproof to 10 m, shockproof from 1.5 m

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Excellent macro mode

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Good image quality up to 400 ISO

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Clear, user-friendly interface

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GPS with journey tracker function

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Very good general picture quality, especially at long focal lengths

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Good build quality, nice design and handling

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Flash now only pops out when you actually want to use it

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Full HD video with decent picture quality and stereo sound

Cons

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Handling could be improved

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Photos with flash are slow to save

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Lens doesn't give the most even results at wide-angle settings

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From 800 ISO, noise management is a bit disappointing for a BSI CMOS sensor

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No A,S, M modes

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Responsiveness could be better

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Pop-up flash could put some users off

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Battery life is quite low (230 photos with GPS off)

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Limited video framerate: 24 fps