Canon PowerShot SD20 Point & Shoot Camera
The Canon PowerShot SD20 is a 5MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — with null video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Canon PowerShot SD20 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Canon PowerShot SD20
Key Features — Canon PowerShot SD20
5MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 2592x1944 pixels, suitable for standard prints and everyday photo sharing.
Metal Pocket-Sized Body: At 90 x 47 x 19 mm and 140g, the all-metal construction keeps the camera durable and genuinely shirt-pocket portable.
Contrast Detection AF: Nine selectable focus points give flexible control over where the camera focuses within the frame.
ISO 50–400 Range: A base ISO of 50 is useful for shooting in bright light with minimal noise, while ISO 400 extends usability in lower light.
Five Flash Modes: Built-in flash supports Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, and Slow sync to cover a range of common shooting situations.
Five Color Profiles: In-camera options including Vivid, Sepia, and Black and White allow basic creative adjustments without post-processing.
Camera Specifications — Canon PowerShot SD20
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 5MP |
| ISO Range | 50 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 9 points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2592x1944 |
| Burst Rate | 0.9 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | null |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 1.5 inches TFT LCD |
Description — Canon PowerShot SD20
The Canon PowerShot SD20 is a 5MP point-and-shoot camera with a 1/2.5-inch sensor, producing stills at up to 2592x1944 pixels. Its metal body measures just 90 x 47 x 19 mm and tips the scales at 140g, making it one of the more portable options for casual photography. Autofocus is handled by a contrast detection system with 9 focus points, and the ISO range runs from 50 to 400.
The built-in flash covers five modes: Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, and Slow sync. For image review, the camera features a 1.5-inch TFT LCD at 78,000 dots. In-camera color profiles — Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia, and Black and White — provide basic creative options without post-processing.
The SD20 supports burst shooting at 0.9 fps and video at 15fps. Storage is via SD card, and connectivity includes USB. The camera runs on a Lithium-Ion NB-3L battery.
Note that there is no image stabilization, no weather sealing, and no wireless connectivity.
Pros — Canon PowerShot SD20
- ✓Compact metal body at just 90 x 47 x 19 mm and 140g makes it genuinely pocketable
- ✓Built-in flash with five modes including Red-eye reduction and Slow sync
- ✓9-point contrast detection autofocus system for flexible subject placement
Cons — Canon PowerShot SD20
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — inBodyIS, digitalIS, and optical IS are all absent
- ✗Maximum ISO of 400 limits performance in low-light situations
- ✗1.5-inch, 78,000-dot LCD is small and low-resolution by modern standards