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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D500

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Nikon D500 front
Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D500 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Introduced June 2005
Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D300S
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon 20Da vs Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and D500 (21MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 20Da was released 11 years earlier than the D500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the 20Da grades versus the D500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Nikon D500

 20Da D500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 20Da

 D500 20Da 
IntroducedJanuary 2016June 2005More modern by 129 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution2359k118kCrisper screen (+2241k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Nikon D500

 20Da D500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 20Da provides physical measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Nikon D500 has sizing of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 20Da against the D500.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and D500 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and D500.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon D500 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D500 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography details
Nikon D500 Portrait photography details
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (8 megapixels)
79
you can focus manually
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography details
Nikon D500 Street photography details
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
68
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Sports photography camera
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (1,240 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography details
Nikon D500 Travel photography details
42
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
good battery life (1,240 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent MP (21 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography features
Nikon D500 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (1,240 per charge)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging factors
Nikon D500 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
31
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Nikon D500
 Canon EOS 20DaNikon D500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Nikon D500
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-06-01 2016-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 1640000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 1.8" 3.2"
Screen resolution 118 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.66x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 860g (1.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 84
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1324
Other
Battery life - 1240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
Storage slots One Dual
Cost at release $1,499 $1,497