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Canon 20Da vs Canon 5D

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Canon EOS 5D front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5D Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Revealed June 2005
Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Announced November 2005
  • Newer Model is Canon 5D MII
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Canon 20Da vs Canon 5D Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon 20Da vs Canon 5D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and 5D (13MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and 5D (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The 20Da was announced 5 months earlier than the 5D and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 20Da matches up vs the 5D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Canon 5D

 20Da 5D 

Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Canon 20Da

 5D 20Da 
Screen dimension2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k118kCrisper screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Canon 5D

 20Da 5D 
AnnouncedJune 2005November 2005Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5D Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 20Da offers exterior measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Canon 5D has measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Canon 20Da vs Canon 5D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 20Da and the 5D.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and 5D is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5D top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and 5D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 20Da having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon 5D will give extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5D sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography features
Canon 5D Portrait photography features
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (8MP)
65
manual focus
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 20Da
Street photography with Canon 5D
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography details
Canon 5D Sports photography details
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
55
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (800 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography information
Canon 5D Travel photography information
42
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
49
environment sealing
good MP (13MP)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (800 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography highlights
Canon 5D Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good MP (13MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (800 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging info
Canon 5D Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
9
no video shooting
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Canon 20Da vs Canon 5D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Canon 5D
 Canon EOS 20DaCanon EOS 5D
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 20Da Canon EOS 5D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-06-01 2005-11-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 4368 x 2912
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF
Total lenses 326 250
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 118 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT liquid-crystal color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off External
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 770 grams (1.70 lbs) 895 grams (1.97 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1368
Other
Battery life - 800 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-511A
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up))
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,499 $2,780