Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon P500 and Canon D20 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P500 has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 10 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06″) and weighs 494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz) (including batteries). Canon D20 has external dimensions of 112 x 71 x 28 mm (4.41 x 2.8 x 1.1″) and weighs 228 g (0.50 lb / 8.04 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon P500 and the Canon D20. Canon D20 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 75mm thinner than Nikon P500.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon P500 and Canon D20.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P500 and Canon D20.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon D20 is significantly lighter (266g ) than the Nikon P500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the D20, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the P500.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon P500 and Canon D20's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Nikon P500 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Canon D20 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to P500.