Canon 20D vs Nikon 1 V2

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 20D and Nikon 1 V2, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 20D was manufactured 9 years earlier than the 1 V2 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 20D grades against the 1 V2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 20D & Nikon 1 V2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 20D Gallery & Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 20D features outer measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V2 has measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 20D compared to the 1 V2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and 1 V2 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 20D and 1 V2.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 20D featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon 1 V2 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 20D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.