Canon 20D vs Nikon D90
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Canon 20D vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Launched October 2008
- Superseded the Nikon D80
- Replacement is Nikon D7000
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Following is a extended analysis of the Canon 20D and Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and D90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 20D was revealed 4 years before the D90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 20D grades vs the D90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Nikon D90
| 20D | D90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Canon 20D
| D90 | 20D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2008 |  | November 2004 | More modern by 48 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 118k | Sharper display (+802k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Nikon D90
| 20D | D90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon 20D vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 20D comes with external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Nikon D90 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
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Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and D90 is 59 and 60 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and D90.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D90 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 20D will be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon 20D vs Nikon D90 Specifications
| Canon EOS 20D | Nikon D90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 20D | Nikon D90 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2004-11-03 | 2008-10-13 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 1.8" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 118 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 4.5 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 770 grams (1.70 lb) | 703 grams (1.55 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 62 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 721 | 977 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 850 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL3e |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $1,300 | $1,199 |