Canon 20D vs Nikon D300
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Canon 20D vs Nikon D300 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Launched March 2008
- Superseded the Nikon D200
- Renewed by Nikon D300S
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On this page, we are reviewing the Canon 20D and Nikon D300, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and D300 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 20D was introduced 4 years prior to the D300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 20D scores against the D300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Nikon D300
| 20D | D300 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Canon 20D
| D300 | 20D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2008 |  | November 2004 | More modern by 40 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 118k | Clearer display (+804k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Nikon D300
| 20D | D300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon 20D vs Nikon D300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 20D has outer dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Nikon D300 has sizing of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).
Check the Canon 20D and Nikon D300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 20D versus the D300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and D300 is 59 and 55 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Nikon D300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and D300.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D300 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 20D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 20D vs Nikon D300 Specifications
| Canon EOS 20D | Nikon D300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 20D | Nikon D300 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2004-11-03 | 2008-03-12 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 51 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 118k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 770g (1.70 lbs) | 925g (2.04 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 62 | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 721 | 679 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1000 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL3e |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $1,300 | $1,100 |