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PowerShot D20
Outdoorsy, adventurous types need to look no further for a camera that can handle it all.
Average Customer Rating:
(10 Reviews) 10
Rating Snapshot (10 reviews)
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8 out of 10(80%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for PowerShot D20
Review 1 for PowerShot D20
Nickname: HomeAir
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Used this product for: 3 to 6 months
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Sports
Canon Enthusiast: 11 to 20 years
Product replacement: Yes
Canon does it again
Overall Rating
Features
4
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5
Performance
5
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Price/Value
4
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Quality
5
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Satisfaction
5
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Date:April 12, 2013
Pros: excellent images, easy to use, good battery life
Cons: wish it could take 6 fps
What more can I say...another great rugged outdoor camera by Canon. I had the D10 which I lost in high surf because of the metal locking strap dislodging from the camera. I now like the D20 with the option of attaching the strap straight into the camera itself. The images are sharp and clear. I've had some people think I used an SLR to take some of the photos. Low and behold, it's a point and shoot. Love it and totally recommend it over the other popular brands. Good luck and good shooting!
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for PowerShot D20
Nickname: Sandy
Limited Lifespan
Overall Rating
Features
5
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5
Performance
5
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Price/Value
4
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5
Quality
3
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Satisfaction
2
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Date:March 12, 2013
Pros: worked well
Cons: stopped working at 2 years
I received the camera as a gift and thought it was great, but when 2 years old it stopped working and there was no way to replace it without buying a new one.
4 of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for PowerShot D20
Nickname: islandgirl
Location: Dominica
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Mostly used for: Landscape/Nature
Canon Enthusiast: 1 to 5 years
Product replacement: Yes
Great camera overall
Overall Rating
Features
5
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5
Performance
4
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Price/Value
4
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5
Quality
5
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5
Satisfaction
4
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5
Date:January 8, 2013
I had the older powershot D model and I absolutely loved it... unfortunately it was stolen so I had to upgrade to this current model. I love all the features, modes, and image quality of the camera. My two complaints are that 1) the lens is on the left hand, upper corner which can cause a problem if your left finger gets in the way (the prior model had the lens in the middle which I liked more). and 2) The other issue is that the strap can only be connected on the bottom right corner which does not allow the camera to stand up (again, the prior model had different options for the strap placement). Overall, I'm still very happy with my choice of sticking with the powershot D. It takes great underwater photos as well as dry ones. I love the newer filters such as "poster" and "miniature". Would definite recommend it to a friend.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for PowerShot D20
Nickname: Mermaid
Location: Surfside, Fl
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Mostly used for: Landscape/Nature
Canon Enthusiast: 1 to 5 years
Product replacement: Yes
Great camera in and out of the water.
Overall Rating
Features
5
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Performance
5
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Price/Value
5
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Quality
5
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5
Satisfaction
5
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Date:December 31, 2012
The Canon PowerShot D20 in my opinion is a great under water camera. Compared to other under water cameras I have owned this one takes great shoots in and out of the water. The features are easy to understand and access. The description of each feature and what it offers makes the camera easy to use with out memorizing every symbol or having to look it up. I also love the strap system it comes with. Great buy for the money and stylish.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for PowerShot D20
Nickname: seelion
Location: Terre Haute, In.
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Travel
Canon Enthusiast: 1 to 5 years
Product replacement: Yes
clicking noise in video mode
Overall Rating
Features
4
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5
Performance
4
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5
Price/Value
3
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5
Quality
4
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5
Satisfaction
4
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5
Date:November 22, 2012
I also had an issue with clicking noise while in video. found out that this noise comes from the auto focus, to resolve this, when in video mode, put your focus on infinity and wella !!! no more clicking noise. hope this helps with your camera. i barrowed this camera, but will be buying my own soon
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for PowerShot D20
Nickname: Chris
Location: Atlanta, GA
Used this product for: 3 to 6 months
Expertise Level: Casual User
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: No
D20 1-Flaw
Overall Rating
Features
5
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5
Performance
3
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Price/Value
4
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Quality
2
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5
Satisfaction
4
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Date:September 28, 2012
Pros: easy, small, quality pictures
Cons: rattles in movie mode
When the camera is in Movie mode, it rattles. Doesn't rattle in picture mode, so it must be something in the camera's mechanics.
So if you plan on shooting video, you will get a clicking sound until this gets resolved. Mine is not the only one that does this. So it is likely a design, or software flaw.
I sent mine back, and they said it was "in spec" ...
Otherwise it is a great camera.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for PowerShot D20
Nickname: Costarican fan
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: Yes
Best purchase EVER!!!
Overall Rating
Features
5
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5
Performance
5
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Price/Value
5
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Quality
5
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Satisfaction
5
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Date:July 29, 2012
I love going to the beach or pool with my son, and I love to have lots of picsand videos of him. This is the perfect option to take both without thinking of anything else than having fun!!!
IT IS JUST PERFECT!! Loved the gift. Thanks hubby!
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for PowerShot D20
Nickname: zenmaster
Location: East Brunswick, NJ
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Mostly used for: Family & Friends
Canon Enthusiast: 11 to 20 years
Product replacement: Yes
Camera dies after one hour
Overall Rating
Features
1
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5
Performance
1
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Price/Value
1
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Quality
1
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Satisfaction
1
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Date:July 3, 2012
Cons: dies after an hour of use
I bought this camera specifically for a trip to the beach with my extended family. After an hour of use, all of the buttons on the back stopped responding. I couldn't zoom in or out, could't change shooting mode, couldn't delete photos or review any of the pictures I shot and couldn't access the menu. The camera turned into a very expensive fixed focus point and shoot camera.
24 of 67 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for PowerShot D20
Nickname: KC Xanadu
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Casual User
Mostly used for: Travel
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: No
This camera is fun
Overall Rating
Features
5
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5
Performance
5
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Price/Value
4
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Quality
5
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Satisfaction
5
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Date:June 30, 2012
Pros: exceeds expectations, perfect size, looks cute, super sharp photos, worry free beach days
Cons: computer program
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. I also like the fact that it's small, but not TOO SMALL. As a 6'3" male, I prefer a camera that feels like it can't flip out of my hands because it's so thin and tiny. It's still compact but reasonably compact.
I thought I was basically buying a tough, basic, quality underwater camera. I had no clue about the built in GPS system, Photo stitching and movie quality video camera.
The photos are razor sharp and simply stunning. I've posted several photos and several people have already asked me what camera I am using. I really don't have any issues with it because it exceeded my actual expectations. It is easy to get your finger in the shot but once you make that mistake a few times, it's an easy fix. The crescent moon shape on the left side is a great place to put your finger to prevent this from happening. My friend upstairs is actually a pro. I let him see it and he was very impressed as well. This is a solid camera that you won't need to replace for awhile because it is what it is.
I don't really like the computer program that comes with it. It looks very basic, as it should be, but its still confusing. I was also kinda surprised that it doesn't tell you if the camera floats or sinks in the water. Seems like that should be an obvious listing.
I thought I was basically buying a tough, basic, quality underwater camera. I had no clue about the built in GPS system, Photo stitching and movie quality video camera.
The photos are razor sharp and simply stunning. I've posted several photos and several people have already asked me what camera I am using. I really don't have any issues with it because it exceeded my actual expectations. It is easy to get your finger in the shot but once you make that mistake a few times, it's an easy fix. The crescent moon shape on the left side is a great place to put your finger to prevent this from happening. My friend upstairs is actually a pro. I let him see it and he was very impressed as well. This is a solid camera that you won't need to replace for awhile because it is what it is.
I don't really like the computer program that comes with it. It looks very basic, as it should be, but its still confusing. I was also kinda surprised that it doesn't tell you if the camera floats or sinks in the water. Seems like that should be an obvious listing.
33 of 34 people found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for PowerShot D20
Nickname: Briarwoood
Location: Southern Maryland
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Canon Enthusiast: 11 to 20 years
Product replacement: Yes
Kid-Proof and Versatile
Overall Rating
Features
5
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5
Performance
4
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5
Price/Value
3
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5
Quality
5
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Satisfaction
5
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Date:May 26, 2012
Pros: versatile, kid-friendly, 1080p video, good low-iso image quality, compact
Cons: higher iso noise, lens placement
We've owned nearly a dozen different Canon digital cameras. This is one of the best we've owned in that it is so versatile. Going on family trips to the beach or hiking we always want to have a camera with us but don't want the weight of a DSLR or the fragility of our superzoom. We decided it was time to get a kid-proof camera that could withstand the sand. mud, much, and otherwise camera-unfriendly treatment our kids dish out. Our 3 and 4 year old use this camera without a problem (though the 3 year old has to be reminded to move her fingers out of the way of the lens, since it is so close to the outside edge). My wife and I always take pictures of our family, but now we can get the kids to take pictures of us - it's great. Picture quality is not good, but not great - don't expect the tonality of a DSLR or a higher-end point-and-shoot. This is a small sensor in a tight package and the results are typical for this category. The quality is good enough though, that coupled with it's versatility and small size, it will replace our digital elph. Wish the lens and rear-screen were gorilla glass, so case/cover was not necessary.
71 of 76 people found this review helpful.
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