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Canon 20D vs Nikon D7000

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Nikon D7000 front
Portability
59
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Canon 20D vs Nikon D7000 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched November 2004
  • Old Model is Canon 10D
  • New Model is Canon 30D
Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D90
  • Replacement is Nikon D7100
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Canon 20D vs Nikon D7000 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 20D vs Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and D7000 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 20D was brought out 7 years prior to the D7000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 20D grades against the D7000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Nikon D7000

 20D D7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Canon 20D

 D7000 20D 
IntroducedNovember 2010November 2004More recent by 73 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k118kCrisper display (+803k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20D and Nikon D7000

 20D D7000 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 20D vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 20D has got exterior 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 D7000 has sizing of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 20D compared to the D7000.

Canon 20D vs Nikon D7000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and D7000 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Nikon D7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and D7000.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D7000 to give you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 20D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 20D vs Nikon D7000 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Nikon D7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Nikon D7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography info
Nikon D7000 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography features
Nikon D7000 Street photography features
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 20D
Sports photography with Nikon D7000
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D Travel photography features
Nikon D7000 Travel photography features
45
flash built-in
sensor resolution low (8MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
66
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D7000 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D Vlogging advice
Nikon D7000 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
29
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 20D vs Nikon D7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Nikon D7000
 Canon EOS 20DNikon D7000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 20D Nikon D7000
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2004-11-03 2010-11-30
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8" 3"
Resolution of display 118k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 grams (1.70 pounds) 780 grams (1.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 80
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 13.9
DXO Low light score 721 1167
Other
Battery life - 1050 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One 2
Retail price $1,300 $1,049