If you are a really outdoorsy person who is always on the go, looking out for adventure and new outdoor experiences; Canon PowerShot D20 is the ideal camera for you. One of the greatest challenges that people who like outdoor escapades are often faced with is finding a camera that can withstand harsh environmental conditions.

 

Good new is if this has been your concern, Canon PowerShot D20 is one of the most reliable rugged cameras which can bring an end to your worries. Purchasing this camera will ensure that you always get to capture exciting moments of your life without fretting that your camera will die up before you’re done using it.

 

Design

Canon PowerShot D20 has dimensions of 2.8 × 4.4 × 1.1 inches, weighs about 8 ounces and generally has a curvy design. Although some users still find its design a bit archaic, it is a good improvement compared to what its predecessor Canon D10, used to look like.  Its buttons are big enough, well spaced and properly labeled for easier use since it is a rugged camera that is intended to be used in demanding environments.

 

This camera is reasonably compact and has highly sensitive buttons that can be operated even by gloved hands. Canon PowerShot D20 has a tough plastic cover that enables it to be resistant to harsh conditions more than ordinary cameras. It usually has shades of blue, yellow or silver.

 

Battery and USB compartments are tightly closed and reinforced by rubber seals, in order to ensure total protection of the camera especially when in water. 

 

Features

• 12.1 Megapixel High-Sensitivity

• CMOS Sensor

• Canon DIGIG 4 Image Processor

• 1080p HD

• 5× Optical Zoom  

• Wide Angle Lens : 28mm

• Touchscreen: LCD 3.0 inches wide

• Video Shooting Speed: 24 frames per second (full HD video)

• Weight: 8 ounces

• Height: 2.8 inches

• Width: 4.4 inches

• Depth: 1.1 inches

• Intelligent IS Feature: Clear Optimized Images

• Smart AUTO: Recognize up to 32 different scenes

• Canon’s High Sensitivity System

• Built-in GPS Tracker

• Waterproof: Up to 33 feet

• Freezeproof: 14°F - 104°F

 

Pros

Canon PowerShot D20 is first and foremost a rugged camera, which means you can use it under water without putting the camera at risk of being ruined. Its waterproof properties extend up to 33 feet under water. This camera is additionally shockproof and can take a drop of as high as 1.5 metres without spoiling.

 

Like many canon cameras, its High Sensitivity Sytem and the Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor give it an incredible low light performance. Not to mention that this camera also has a built-in GPS tracker that makes it possible to locate it wherever it is.

It is also worth noting that Canon PowerShot D20 produces good quality videos and photos at 12 megapixels.

 

Cons

Canon PowerShot D20 can only produce 1080p HD videos at speed of 24 frames per second. Albeit this is fairly good, it is not really great. Secondly, this camera is notably larger than many of its competitors. Its huge weight sometimes is a downside to users, especially if one is not so accustomed to using it.

 

Conclusion

Canon PowerShot D20 is way better than the Canon PowerShot D10 camera that came before it. It is definitely one of the rugged cameras that one may enjoy using.