Rating 4.0 64 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
price $277.09
Trusted Reviews
14 years ago

Canon PowerShot D20 Review

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.
Pros:
  • 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
Cons:
  • No manual control
  • Top buttons a little close together
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Gadgetmania
14 years ago

Canon PowerShot D20 – the perfect companion for travelers and "light" adventurers

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.
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Steve's Digicams
14 years ago

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...
Pros:
  • 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...
Cons:
  • 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
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DigitalCameraInfo.com
13 years ago

Canon PowerShot D20 Digital Camera Review

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.
Pros:
  • Nice outdoor photos
  • Waterproof and drop-proof design
Cons:
  • Mediocre lens hurts image quality
  • Feature set is relatively sparse
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Gizmodo
13 years ago

Canon PowerShot D20 Review: Tough Camera, Weak Performance

Last month we tested the best rugged, waterproof cameras and picked a winner. "But what about the new Canon?" everyone screamed. Fear not. The PowerShot D20 went through some cruel testing over the past couple of weeks. Could it live up? Could it live, period?
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YugaTech
13 years ago

Canon PowerShot D20 Review

The Canon PowerShot D20 is a perfect travel companion that you can literally bring anywhere you go. Whether you're into water sports, mountain climbing or just a plain traveller who just needs an extra durability, this rugged camera got your back.
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DPexpert
13 years ago

[REVIEW-CANON POWERSHOT D20]

This 12 megapixel indestructible compact comes with a 28–140mm zoom and is a successor to the D10. Canon have replaced the weird but attractive body form with something more conventional in shape, although it still has some inexplicable curves and dents.
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Photography BLOG
13 years ago

Canon PowerShot D20

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 resolution and a slimmer, squarer body. The sensor has new HS technology for good low light performance and there's also a 3 inch LCD screen.
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imaging-resource.com
13 years ago

Canon PowerShot D20

The Canon PowerShot D20 is one of the better waterproof cameras we've tested, featuring a rugged, element-defying design. Its 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and 28-140mm zoom lens deliver good quality still and video images, but not good enough that you'll be mistaking the Canon D20 for an...
Pros:
  • Curvy and comfortable to hold
  • 28-140mm zoom lens
  • the Canon D20 has a solid zoom range
  • Large 3-inch LCD display perfect for outdoor viewing
  • even in bright sunlight
  • Simple
  • easy menu navigation
  • Diverse array of shooting modes
  • filters and effects -- including
  • appropriately
  • Fisheye
  • Manual
Cons:
  • A little awkward to operate one-handed
  • Bigger than most other waterproof cameras in its class (though this could be also seen as a positive
  • depending on what you're looking for
  • No in-camera panorama mode
  • Power-up
  • shutter lag and shot recycle times at best average
  • Chromatic aberration and
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reviews.cnet.co.uk
13 years ago

Looks like it has melted. Horrible shape. Just read the review of the new Panasonic F5 rugged camera and whilst a bit more expensive looks nicer and is better specified. I'd get that one if I were after a rugged camera.
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