Canon 20Da vs Nikon Df
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon Df Key Specs
(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
- Revealed June 2005
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Introduced December 2013
Photography Glossary Canon 20Da vs Nikon Df Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Canon 20Da versus Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and Df (16MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and Df (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 20Da was manufactured 9 years before the Df which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 20Da grades vs the Df in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 20Da & Nikon Df. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 20Da Gallery & Nikon Df Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Nikon Df
| 20Da | Df |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 20Da
| Df | 20Da | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2013 |  | June 2005 | More modern by 104 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 118k | Sharper screen (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20Da and Nikon Df
| 20Da | Df | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon 20Da vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20Da has got physical 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 Df has dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 20Da versus Nikon Df in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 20Da vs the Df.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and Df is 59 and 59 respectively.
Canon 20Da vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 20Da and Df.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 20Da due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon Df will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 20Da will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon 20Da vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon Df Specifications
| Canon EOS 20Da | Nikon Df | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 20Da | Nikon Df |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2005-06-01 | 2013-12-20 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Expeed 3 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 36 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 860.4mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4928 x 3280 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 39 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 1.8 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Resolution of display | 118 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 770 grams (1.70 lbs) | 760 grams (1.68 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 89 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3279 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1400 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $1,499 | $2,747 |