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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810A

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Released June 2005
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810A Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon 20Da versus Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and D810A (36MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and D810A (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 20Da was launched 10 years before the D810A which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 20Da matches up against the D810A when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Nikon D810A

 20Da D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 20Da

 D810A 20Da 
IntroducedFebruary 2015June 2005Newer by 118 months
Screen dimensions3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1229k118kCrisper screen (+1111k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Nikon D810A

 20Da D810A 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20Da enjoys outside measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810A has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 20Da compared to the D810A.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and D810A is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and D810A.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 20Da featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon D810A will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 20Da
Portrait photography with Nikon D810A
51
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (8 megapixels)
85
you can focus manually
resolution is high (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography factors
Nikon D810A Street photography factors
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography highlights
Nikon D810A Sports photography highlights
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is high (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (1,200 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography factors
Nikon D810A Travel photography factors
42
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (8 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
69
great battery pack (1,200 shots)
weather sealing
resolution is high (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography features
Nikon D810A Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is high (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (1,200 shots)
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 20Da
Vlogging with Nikon D810A
9
no video shooting
30
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Nikon D810A
 Canon EOS 20DaNikon D810A
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Nikon D810A
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-06-01 2015-02-10
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 surface area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" 3.2"
Resolution of display 118 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 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)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 gr (1.70 pounds) 880 gr (1.94 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 1200 images
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 shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots One 2
Retail pricing $1,499 $3,800