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Canon 20D vs Nikon D750

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Canon 20D vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched November 2004
  • Earlier Model is Canon 10D
  • New Model is Canon 30D
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D700
  • Refreshed by Nikon D780
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Canon 20D vs Nikon D750 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon 20D vs Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and D750 (24MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The 20D was announced 10 years before the D750 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 20D scores versus the D750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Nikon D750

 20D D750 

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 20D

 D750 20D 
LaunchedSeptember 2014November 2004Fresher by 120 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1229k118kSharper display (+1111k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20D and Nikon D750

 20D D750 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon 20D vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 20D has outer measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Nikon D750 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 20D and the D750.

Canon 20D vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and D750 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 20D and D750.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 20D with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon D750 will give you greater detail with its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older 20D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 20D vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
manual exposure not possible
low MP (8MP)
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 20D
Street photography with Nikon D750
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
68
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D Sports photography advice
Nikon D750 Sports photography advice
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
78
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (1,230 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20D
Travel photography with Nikon D750
46
has built in flash
low MP (8 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
great battery life (1,230 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography information
Nikon D750 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (1,230 shots)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D750 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
30
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 20D vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Nikon D750
 Canon EOS 20DNikon D750
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 20D Nikon D750
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2004-11-03 2014-09-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 1.8" 3.2"
Screen resolution 118k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 6.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
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, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 770g (1.70 pounds) 840g (1.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 93
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 14.5
DXO Low light rating 721 2956
Other
Battery life - 1230 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Storage slots One 2
Launch pricing $1,300 $2,000