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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D50

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Nikon D50 front
Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D50 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Revealed June 2005
Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Introduced July 2005
  • Replacement is Nikon D40X
Photography Glossary

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D50 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon 20Da vs Nikon D50, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and D50 (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 20Da was unveiled about the same time to the D50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 20Da scores versus the D50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Nikon D50

 20Da D50 

Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Canon 20Da

 D50 20Da 
Screen dimension2"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution130k118kClearer screen (+12k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Nikon D50

 20Da D50 
IntroducedJune 2005July 2005Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D50 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 20Da has outside measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Nikon D50 has measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 20Da versus the D50.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and D50 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D50 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and D50.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon 20Da to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D50 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D50 Portrait photography highlights
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
53
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography features
Nikon D50 Street photography features
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (620g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography features
Nikon D50 Sports photography features
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography advice
Nikon D50 Travel photography advice
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
lighter than others (620 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D50 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
missing Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging factors
Nikon D50 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Nikon D50
 Canon EOS 20DaNikon D50
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 20Da Nikon D50
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-06-01 2005-07-23
Body design 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 8 megapixel 6 megapixel
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inch 2 inch
Screen resolution 118 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/500 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 pounds) 620 gr (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 560
Other
Battery model - EN-EL3
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,499 $499