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Canon 20D vs Canon 20Da

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Canon EOS 20Da front
Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43

Canon 20D vs Canon 20Da Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched November 2004
  • Replaced the Canon 10D
  • Successor is Canon 30D
Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Announced June 2005
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Canon 20D vs Canon 20Da Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon 20D and Canon 20Da, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the 20D (8MP) and the 20Da (8MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 20D was manufactured 7 months earlier than the 20Da which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 20D grades against the 20Da when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Canon 20Da

 20D 20Da 

Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Canon 20D

 20Da 20D 
AnnouncedJune 2005November 2004More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Canon 20D and Canon 20Da

 20D 20Da 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size1.8"1.8"Same display measurements
Display resolution118k118kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 20D vs Canon 20Da Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 20D offers external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Canon 20Da has measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs).

Compare the Canon 20D and Canon 20Da in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 20D against the 20Da.

Canon 20D vs Canon 20Da size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and 20Da is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Canon 20Da top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Canon 20Da Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and 20Da.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older 20D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 20D vs Canon 20Da sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Canon 20Da Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Canon 20Da Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography info
Canon 20Da Portrait photography info
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (8MP)
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (8MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D as a Street photography camera
Canon 20Da as a Street photography camera
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D as a Sports photography camera
Canon 20Da as a Sports photography camera
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D Travel photography advice
Canon 20Da Travel photography advice
45
flash built-in
megapixel count low (8MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
42
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 20D
Landscape photography with Canon 20Da
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
46
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D as a Vlogging camera
Canon 20Da as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 20D vs Canon 20Da Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Canon 20Da
 Canon EOS 20DCanon EOS 20Da
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 20D Canon EOS 20Da
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2004-11-03 2005-06-01
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 22.5 x 15mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 337.5mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 8MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 3504 x 2336
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 118k dot 118k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.56x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770g (1.70 lb) 770g (1.70 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 721 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,300 $1,499