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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D750

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Introduced June 2005
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D700
  • Refreshed by Nikon D780
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D750 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon 20Da vs Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and D750 (24MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 20Da was brought out 10 years prior to the D750 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 20Da matches up vs the D750 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Nikon D750

 20Da D750 

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 20Da

 D750 20Da 
IntroducedSeptember 2014June 2005Fresher by 113 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1229k118kSharper screen (+1111k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Nikon D750

 20Da D750 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 20Da enjoys exterior 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) and the Nikon D750 has measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 20Da versus the D750.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and D750 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 20Da and D750.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 20Da featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D750 will offer extra detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 20Da is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography details
Nikon D750 Portrait photography details
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (8MP)
82
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography details
Nikon D750 Street photography details
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
68
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography advice
Nikon D750 Sports photography advice
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
78
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,230 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
better than average battery power (1,230 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 20Da
Landscape photography with Nikon D750
46
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,230 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging factors
Nikon D750 Vlogging factors
9
no video
30
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Nikon D750
 Canon EOS 20DaNikon D750
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Nikon D750
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-06-01 2014-09-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 1.8" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 118k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 6.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 770 grams (1.70 lb) 840 grams (1.85 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 2956
Other
Battery life - 1230 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Storage slots Single Two
Price at launch $1,499 $2,000