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Canon 20D vs Nikon S80

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon 20D vs Nikon S80 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Announced November 2004
  • Replaced the Canon 10D
  • Refreshed by Canon 30D
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon 20D vs Nikon S80 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon 20D and Nikon S80, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and S80 (14MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and S80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The 20D was brought out 6 years before the S80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon S80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 20D matches up against the S80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Nikon S80

 20D S80 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Canon 20D

 S80 20D 
LaunchedSeptember 2010November 2004Fresher by 71 months
Display size3.5"1.8"Larger display (+1.7")
Display resolution819k118kClearer display (+701k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 20D and Nikon S80

 20D S80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon 20D vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 20D provides physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Nikon S80 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 20D against the S80.

Canon 20D vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and S80 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and S80.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 20D because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S80 will give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 20D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 20D vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S80 Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
MP count low (8 megapixels)
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography advice
Nikon S80 Street photography advice
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 20D
Sports photography with Nikon S80
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
40
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D Travel photography highlights
Nikon S80 Travel photography highlights
46
has built in flash
MP count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
60
supports touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S80 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
36
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D Vlogging information
Nikon S80 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon 20D vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Nikon S80
 Canon EOS 20DNikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 20D Nikon Coolpix S80
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2004-11-03 2010-09-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 118 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
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 770g (1.70 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 150 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,300 $191