Canon 20Da vs Nikon D80

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon 20Da and Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 20Da (8MP) and the D80 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 20Da was revealed 15 months earlier than the D80 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 20Da matches up against the D80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 20Da and Nikon D80. The full galleries are available at Canon 20Da Gallery and Nikon D80 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 20Da comes with outside measurements 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 D80 has proportions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon 20Da and Nikon D80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 20Da versus the D80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and D80 is 59 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and D80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D80 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older 20Da will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.