Canon 20D vs Nikon S2900

Here is a extensive review of the Canon 20D versus Nikon S2900, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and S2900 (20MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and S2900 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The 20D was brought out 11 years earlier than the S2900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 20D grades vs the S2900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 20D and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 20D Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 20D offers outer dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Nikon S2900 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 20D versus Nikon S2900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 20D against the S2900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 20D and S2900 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and S2900.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 20D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S2900 will render more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older 20D will be behind in sensor tech.