Canon EOS 20D vs Nikon D3200
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 20D and Nikon D3200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS 20D is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D3200 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS 20D were released 2004 and Nikon D3200 was released 2012. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.| Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
| Canon EOS 20D | Canon | 2004 |
| Nikon D3200 | Nikon | 2012 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 20D has a "APSC"-sensor while Nikon D3200 has a "DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also effect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
| Canon EOS 20D | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
| Nikon D3200 | 75 mm | (a Nikon DX sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.5) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 20D has a 8,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3200 has 24,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
| Canon EOS 20D | 8,2 MP | 8185344 | 3504 | 2336 |
| Nikon D3200 | 24,2 MP | 24064000 | 6016 | 4000 |
Nikon D3200 has a 194 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 20D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterwards while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon D3200 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 20D. Nikon D3200 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Canon EOS 20D has 100 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS 20D | 100-3200 |
| Nikon D3200 | 100-6400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big diffence between these two cameras. Canon EOS 20D has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3200 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3200 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 20D
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3200
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Canon EOS 20D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3200 can shoot up to 4 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS 20D | 5 |
| Nikon D3200 | 4 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Canon EOS 20D or Nikon D3200 can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Canon EOS 20D weighs 770 gr (equal to 1,7 lb) which is 52% heavier than Nikon D3200 and its 505 gr (or 1,11 lb).
| Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
| Canon EOS 20D | 770 gr | 1,7 lb |
| Nikon D3200 | 505 gr | 1,11 lb |
