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Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Announced November 2004
  • Succeeded the Canon 10D
  • Updated by Canon 30D
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Nikon D7500

 20D D7500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 20D

 D7500 20D 
IntroducedApril 2017November 2004More recent by 151 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution922k118kCrisper screen (+804k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 20D and Nikon D7500

 20D D7500 
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).

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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.

Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 20D and D7500 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
manual exposure not available
low MP (8 megapixels)
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography information
Nikon D7500 Street photography information
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 20D
Sports photography with Nikon D7500
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D Travel photography features
Nikon D7500 Travel photography features
45
flash built-in
low MP (8 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
70
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography details
Nikon D7500 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D Vlogging information
Nikon D7500 Vlogging information
9
no video
35
touch screen
image stabilization
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon 20D vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Nikon D7500
 Canon EOS 20DNikon D7500
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