Canon 20Da vs Nikon D850

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 20Da vs Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and D850 (46MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and D850 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 20Da was brought out 13 years prior to the D850 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 20Da scores versus the D850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 20Da and Nikon D850. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 20Da Gallery and Nikon D850 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 20Da features external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Nikon D850 has sizing of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon 20Da vs Nikon D850 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 20Da vs the D850.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and D850 is 59 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and D850.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 20Da because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon D850 will produce greater detail having its extra 38 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 20Da will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.