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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D7500

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D7500 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
  • Released June 2005
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Old Model is Nikon D7200
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D7500 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon 20Da versus Nikon D7500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and D7500 (21MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 20Da was unveiled 13 years before the D7500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 20Da scores vs the D7500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Nikon D7500

 20Da D7500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon 20Da

 D7500 20Da 
IntroducedApril 2017June 2005More modern by 144 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution922k118kSharper screen (+804k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Nikon D7500

 20Da D7500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 20Da provides external 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) while the Nikon D7500 has measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 20Da versus the D7500.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and D7500 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 20Da and D7500.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon D7500 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged 20Da will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography information
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography information
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography details
Nikon D7500 Street photography details
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Sports photography camera
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20Da
Travel photography with Nikon D7500
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography information
Nikon D7500 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging features
Nikon D7500 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Nikon D7500
 Canon EOS 20DaNikon D7500
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Nikon D7500
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-06-01 2017-04-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 1640000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Number of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 1.8" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 118k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 gr (1.70 pounds) 720 gr (1.59 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1483
Other
Battery life - 950 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,499 $1,247