Canon 20D vs Nikon D40

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 20D vs Nikon D40, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and D40 (6MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 20D was unveiled 3 years before the D40 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D40 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the 20D scores versus the D40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 20D and Nikon D40. The full galleries are provided at Canon 20D Gallery and Nikon D40 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 20D has got outside 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 D40 has specifications of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Examine the Canon 20D vs Nikon D40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 20D versus the D40.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and D40 is 59 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and D40.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon 20D to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 20D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.