Canon PowerShot D20 Preview

After three years, Canon has finally released their second Lifeproof camera; the PowerShot D20. The D20 replaces the popular PowerShot D10 from 2009, with some much needed and anticipated upgrades. First off, the D20 sports a new stylish exterior; which kind of looks like a shark to us. The D20 has all of the features you'd expect from a 2012 PowerShot camera, like their HS system, full 1080p HD video recording, their newly enhanced Smart Auto mode (detects up to 58 scenes), a 12-megapixel CMOS image sensor, DIGIC 4 processor, a 3.0-inch LCD screen, and a 5x optical zoom lens.

On top of the standard digicam features, the D20 boasts some impressive specifications that will appeal to those who are on the go. The D20 is waterproof down to 33 feet, dustproof, shockproof from a 5 foot fall, and freezeproof down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of all this, the D20 sports built-in GPS functionality for Geo-tagging and location tracking. All of these combined allow you to take the D20 just about anywhere.

Canon PowerShot D20 Key Features:

• Unique looking exterior that's also quite rugged
• Waterproof down to 33 feet (3 meters)
• Shockproof from a 5 foot drop
• Freezeproof down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit
• Dustproof
• 12-megapixel CMOS image sensor
• DIGIC 4 processor
• Canon's HS (High-Sensitivity) System for better low-light performance
• Smart Auto, detects up to 58 scenes
• Full 1080p HD video recording
• 3.0-inch LCD screen
• Li-ion battery pack
• Built-in GPS

The Canon PowerShot D20 is scheduled to ship in May (2012) with a suggested retail price of $349.95 USD. 

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