Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500
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Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Replaced the Nikon D7200
Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon 20D versus Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and D7500 (21MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 20D was unveiled 13 years earlier than the D7500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 20D grades vs the D7500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500 Gallery
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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Nikon D7500
20D | D7500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 20D
D7500 | 20D | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | November 2004 | More recent by 151 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 118k | Crisper screen (+804k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Nikon D7500
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. 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) while the Nikon D7500 has measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 20D versus Nikon D7500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 20D compared to the D7500.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 20D and D7500 is 59 and 60 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and D7500.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D7500 to give extra detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 20D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500 Specifications
Canon EOS 20D | Nikon D7500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 20D | Nikon D7500 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2004-11-03 | 2017-04-12 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 5568 x 3712 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | 1640000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 1.8 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 118k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770 gr (1.70 lb) | 720 gr (1.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | 86 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 24.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 721 | 1483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 950 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL15a |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,300 | $1,247 |