Canon 20D vs Nikon L100
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Canon 20D vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
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- 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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Canon 20D vs Nikon L100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 20D & Nikon Coolpix L100. The full galleries are provided at Canon 20D Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Nikon L100
20D | L100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon 20D
L100 | 20D | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | November 2004 | More recent by 51 months | |
Display size | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 118k | Clearer display (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Nikon L100
20D | L100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Canon 20D vs Nikon L100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and L100 is 59 and 79 respectively.
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.
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Canon 20D vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Canon EOS 20D | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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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 |