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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
78
Overall
75

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched June 2005
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D800
  • Updated by Nikon D850
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon 20Da versus Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and D810 (36MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 20Da was launched 10 years earlier than the D810 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 20Da grades versus the D810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Nikon D810

 20Da D810 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon 20Da

 D810 20Da 
ReleasedJune 2014June 2005Fresher by 110 months
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1229k118kCrisper display (+1111k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Nikon D810

 20Da D810 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 20Da features outside dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Nikon D810 has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 20Da against the D810.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and D810 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and D810.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 20Da featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D810 will show more detail utilizing its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 20Da will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography features
Nikon D810 Portrait photography features
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (8MP)
84
manual focus
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography advice
Nikon D810 Street photography advice
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (980g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Sports photography camera
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (1,200 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20Da
Travel photography with Nikon D810
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
63
great battery (1,200 shots)
environment proof
high megapixels (36MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (980g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 20Da
Landscape photography with Nikon D810
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (1,200 shots)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging features
Nikon D810 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
28
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (980 grams)
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Nikon D810
 Canon EOS 20DaNikon D810
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Nikon D810
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-06-01 2014-06-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 118k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lbs) 980 gr (2.16 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 2853
Other
Battery life - 1200 pictures
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 for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at launch $1,499 $1,999