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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D610

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D610 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Announced June 2005
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon D600
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D610 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon 20Da versus Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and D610 (24MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and D610 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 20Da was introduced 9 years prior to the D610 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 20Da matches up against the D610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Nikon D610

 20Da D610 

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Canon 20Da

 D610 20Da 
AnnouncedOctober 2013June 2005More modern by 101 months
Display sizing3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution921k118kSharper display (+803k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Nikon D610

 20Da D610 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 20Da features outside dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Nikon D610 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 20Da versus Nikon D610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 20Da against the D610.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and D610 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 20Da and D610.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 20Da using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon D610 will give extra detail using its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 20Da
Portrait photography with Nikon D610
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (8MP)
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography features
Nikon D610 Street photography features
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography information
Nikon D610 Sports photography information
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
70
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20Da
Travel photography with Nikon D610
42
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
environment proof
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography info
Nikon D610 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging highlights
Nikon D610 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
30
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Nikon D610
 Canon EOS 20DaNikon D610
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 20Da Nikon D610
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-06-01 2013-10-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 3.2"
Screen resolution 118k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (1.70 lbs) 850 gr (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 94
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2925
Other
Battery life - 900 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots 1 2
Launch cost $1,499 $1,600