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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D100

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Nikon D100 front
Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D100 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Released June 2005
Nikon D100
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2002
  • Replacement is Nikon D200
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon 20Da versus Nikon D100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and D100 (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 20Da was launched 2 years after the D100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 20Da scores against the D100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Nikon D100

 20Da D100 
RevealedJune 2005July 2002More modern by 35 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Canon 20Da

 D100 20Da 

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Nikon D100

 20Da D100 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing1.8"1.8"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution118k118kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon 20Da enjoys outer dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Nikon D100 has specifications of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 20Da vs the D100.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and D100 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and D100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon 20Da to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern 20Da is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D100 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 20Da
Portrait photography with Nikon D100
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (8MP)
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography factors
Nikon D100 Street photography factors
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography factors
Nikon D100 Sports photography factors
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20Da
Travel photography with Nikon D100
42
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
41
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D100 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging features
Nikon D100 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Nikon D100
 Canon EOS 20DaNikon D100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 20Da Nikon D100
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-06-01 2002-07-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 118 thousand dots 118 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lbs) 780 gr (1.72 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,499 $170