Canon 20D vs Nikon D500
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Canon 20D vs Nikon D500 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
- Released January 2016
- Old Model is Nikon D300S
Canon 20D vs Nikon D500 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Canon 20D versus Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and D500 (21MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 20D was revealed 12 years before the D500 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 20D grades against the D500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 20D vs Nikon D500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 20D and Nikon D500. The full galleries are available at Canon 20D Gallery and Nikon D500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Nikon D500
20D | D500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 20D
D500 | 20D | |||
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Released | January 2016 | November 2004 | More modern by 136 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") | |
Display resolution | 2359k | 118k | Clearer display (+2241k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Nikon D500
20D | D500 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon 20D vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20D enjoys external dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Nikon D500 has dimensions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 20D versus Nikon D500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 20D against the D500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and D500 is 59 and 56 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and D500.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D500 to give you extra detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 20D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Canon 20D vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 20D vs Nikon D500 Specifications
Canon EOS 20D | Nikon D500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 20D | Nikon D500 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2004-11-03 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 5568 x 3712 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 1640000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 153 |
Cross type focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 1.8" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 118 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AE 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770 gr (1.70 lb) | 860 gr (1.90 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | 84 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 721 | 1324 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1240 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant) |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Pricing at launch | $1,300 | $1,497 |