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Canon 20D vs Nikon Df

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Canon 20D vs Nikon Df 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
  • Introduced November 2004
  • Previous Model is Canon 10D
  • Later Model is Canon 30D
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Introduced December 2013
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Canon 20D vs Nikon Df Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon 20D vs Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and Df (16MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 20D was revealed 10 years prior to the Df and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 20D matches up vs the Df in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Nikon Df

 20D Df 

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 20D

 Df 20D 
IntroducedDecember 2013November 2004Fresher by 111 months
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution921k118kCrisper display (+803k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20D and Nikon Df

 20D Df 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon 20D vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 20D comes with outer 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 Df has proportions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Examine the Canon 20D vs Nikon Df in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 20D vs the Df.

Canon 20D vs Nikon Df size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 20D and Df is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and Df.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 20D with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon Df will result in more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 20D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 20D vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Df Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
no manual mode
low resolution (8MP)
78
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography information
Nikon Df Street photography information
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 20D
Sports photography with Nikon Df
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
69
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20D
Travel photography with Nikon Df
46
built-in flash
low resolution (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography info
Nikon Df Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Df as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Canon 20D vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Nikon Df
 Canon EOS 20DNikon Df
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 20D Nikon Df
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2004-11-03 2013-12-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 118 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lbs) 760 grams (1.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 89
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 13.1
DXO Low light score 721 3279
Other
Battery life - 1400 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,300 $2,747