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Canon 20D vs Nikon D500

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Nikon D500 front
Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75

Canon 20D vs Nikon D500 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched November 2004
  • Succeeded the Canon 10D
  • Replacement is Canon 30D
Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Nikon D500

 20D D500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 20D

 D500 20D 
ReleasedJanuary 2016November 2004More modern by 136 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution2359k118kClearer display (+2241k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 20D and Nikon D500

 20D D500 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 20D vs Nikon D500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and D500 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Nikon D500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Nikon D500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
manual mode not available
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
79
you can focus manually
decent MP (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 20D
Street photography with Nikon D500
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
68
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 20D
Sports photography with Nikon D500
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (1,240 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20D
Travel photography with Nikon D500
45
flash built-in
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
68
good battery power (1,240 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography details
Nikon D500 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent MP (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (1,240 shots)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D Vlogging features
Nikon D500 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
31
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 20D vs Nikon D500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Nikon D500
 Canon EOS 20DNikon D500
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