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Canon 20D vs Nikon L100

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon 20D vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Revealed November 2004
  • Superseded the Canon 10D
  • Later Model is Canon 30D
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
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Canon 20D vs Nikon L100 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 20D vs Nikon L100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 20D (8MP) and the L100 (10MP) is very close but the 20D (APS-C) and L100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The 20D was revealed 5 years before the L100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 20D matches up against the L100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Nikon L100

 20D L100 

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon 20D

 L100 20D 
IntroducedFebruary 2009November 2004More recent by 51 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k118kClearer display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20D and Nikon L100

 20D L100 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 20D vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 20D offers external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 20D against the L100.

Canon 20D vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and L100 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and L100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 20D using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon L100 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 20D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 20D vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 20D
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (8MP)
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D as a Street photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
49
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D Sports photography details
Nikon L100 Sports photography details
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D Travel photography information
Nikon L100 Travel photography information
46
flash built-in
megapixel count low (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
39
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D Vlogging details
Nikon L100 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon 20D vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Nikon L100
 Canon EOS 20DNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 20D Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2004-11-03 2009-02-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 118 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 gr (1.70 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 721 not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,300 $399