Canon 20Da vs Nikon D800

Let's look much closer at the Canon 20Da and Nikon D800, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and D800 (36MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and D800 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The 20Da was brought out 8 years earlier than the D800 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 20Da grades against the D800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 20Da and Nikon D800. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 20Da Gallery and Nikon D800 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 20Da offers exterior 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) and the Nikon D800 has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Examine the Canon 20Da and Nikon D800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 20Da and the D800.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and D800 is 59 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 20Da and D800.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 20Da because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon D800 will offer greater detail having its extra 28MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older 20Da is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.