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 all).

Waterproof to 10 m; shockproof from 1.5 m; Excellent macro mode; Good image quality up to 400 ISO; Clear; user-friendly interface; GPS with journey tracker function

Handling could be improved; Photos with flash are slow to save; Lens doesn't give the most even results at wide-angle settings; From 800 ISO; noise management is a bit disappointing for a BSI CMOS sensor; No A,S; M modes

The PowerShot D20 is the best rugged, waterproof camera I've tested. Canon has made very few compromises and paired good -- although not perfect -- performance with a striking design.

GPS photo tagging; Waterproof; Can withstand impact; Good colour reproduction; Cool design

Some chromatic aberration; Grain apparent at conservative sensitivities; Wind noise on movies; even with wind filter active

Rugged, waterproof cameras are perfect for the chronically clumsy, but Canon seems to have a more glamorous group in mind for the D20. Its sweeping contours look like something we'd expect to find in a surf shop, especially in the blue finish we were sent for testing.

I am using this so far in freshwater. Works well especially for macro shots of things that are not moving(a crawfish or plants)sometimes it is a little slow so I missed a few good shots but I am still in love! Works great and what a great deal.

Easy to Use; Good Battery Life; Large Clear LCD

Lag / Shutter Delay

used it under water in Puerto Rico and it was not as clear as I thought and it was much slower than I had hoped. Missed most of the fish. By the time I had them in view and snapped the shot they were half out of the frame.

This point and shoot camera is IMO fantastic. If you want something that will survive the surf at Typhoon Lagoon, record you kid on her first descent of Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach then this is the camera.

Daniel Bell reviews the Canon PowerShot D20, a rugged digital camera for the photographer who shoots in extreme conditions.

Excellent image quality; Full 1080p HD; GPS switches on quickly; Large; chunky buttons; Low noise throughout the ISO range

Continuous shooting isn't particularly quick; Battery cover is tricky to open; One of the more expensive waterproof cameras available

You want a pocket camera is a versatile, practical and modern? And can be used in all your activities? The answer is only one try using products Camera CANON D20. So what are its merits?? Okay I can help explain, the first design issue ... WOW!!

Easy to carry; simple and has a pretty good image sharpness

Vulnerable to hard objects because it can damage the camera body

2 weeks sailing, great pictures, construction meant I didn't need to worry about occasion knocks and bumps. Excellent results, loved the easy controls. Screen good even in bright conditions.

Bright LCD; Comfortable Controls; Easy Setup; Easy to Keep Clean; Easy To Use; Great Picture Quality; Strong Construction

Got this just before Christmas and have tried it underwater already and it works well. Design/ handling was a little hard to get used to with the strap being on the wrong side. A bit heavier than I expected but overall good quality and reputable name for getting those special moments captured on...