The Canon PowerShot D20 is a waterproof, shockproof and freeze-proof digital compact camera with built-in GPS. As such the Canon PowerShot D20 will primarily appeal to adventurous and active types looking for a camera that's as home on the piste as it is underwater.

Water; dust; shock and freeze proof; Big buttons make it easy to operate; Good range of shooting modes and digital filters; Super Slow Motion movie recording

No manual control; Top buttons a little close together

In my humble opinion (of 40+ years of diving and underwater photography) Canon could have done a lot better by designing areal pressure-resistant camera around better specs. Canon could've well kept the design and shape of the D10.

In my humble opinion (of 40+ years of diving and underwater photography) Canon could have done a lot better by designing areal pressure-resistant camera around better specs; Canon could've well kept the design and shape of the D10.

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

PowerShot D20 is one of the best compact cameras that's waterproof, shockproof, and freezeproof. Sure enough, it's in the league of rugged shooters like Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 , Olympus TG-1 iHS, and the aforementioned Fujifilm FinePix XP170.

After a few years of waiting, Canon has finally released its next lifeproof camera, the PowerShot D20. Features like a 12.1-Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS imaging sensor, DIGIC 4 image processor, Intelligent IS optical image stabilization, 5x optical zoom lens, built-in GPS and full 1080p HD video...

Smart Auto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations; detects up to 58 scenes; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record; "Tough" features: Waterproof; Dustproof; Shockproof and Freezeproof protect the camera; Solid built feels sturdy; Excellent image quality; Intelligent...

Using the GPS shortens the battery life considerably; Battery Life is less than 300 images; not very much for an adventurous trip; Screen can be hard to see underwater at certain angles; Placement of the Playback button is odd; and caused confusion when shooting

From the unconventional design to its remarkable lens, this rugged cam easily sits among the best in the bunch.

Great in-camera interface; Sharp lens; Impressive underwater performance

Moderately slow; not suitable for fast-action shots or video, Unconventional design is interesting but bulky, Unreliable GPS

Canon's second underwater-dedicated compact camera, the PowerShot D20, is chocked full of impressive features and functions that include a 12.1MP HS System, a 28mm wide lens with 5x optical zoom, GPS tagging, Full HD movie quality and a bright 3-inch LCD display.

By our count, there are no less than 15 new waterproof cameras in the 2012 model year. We've never seen the pool so crowded before. The industry is counting on these adventure-ready cameras to close the sales gap left where cheap point-and-shoots used to be.

Nice outdoor photos; Waterproof and drop-proof design

Mediocre lens hurts image quality; Feature set is relatively sparse

The PowerShot D20 is Canon's latest waterproof, shockproof, and generally accident-proof camera.

I bought this camera mainly because I was afraid of taking my Canon G-11 to the beach. I wasn't expecting too much to be honest, but I'm really surprised how much fun I'm having with this camera. It has a lot of fun features built in to manipulate the photos.

exceeds expectations; perfect size; looks cute; super sharp photos; worry free beach days

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