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Canon 20Da vs Canon 5DS R

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Canon EOS 5DS R front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
73
Overall
74

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5DS R Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched June 2005
Canon 5DS R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 930g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Canon 20Da vs Canon 5DS R Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 20Da and Canon 5DS R, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are built by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and 5DS R (51MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and 5DS R (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The 20Da was launched 10 years earlier than the 5DS R and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 20Da matches up against the 5DS R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Canon 5DS R

 20Da 5DS R 

Reasons to pick Canon 5DS R over the Canon 20Da

 5DS R 20Da 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2005More recent by 117 months
Screen dimensions3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1040k118kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Canon 5DS R

 20Da 5DS R 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5DS R Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 20Da has outer dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Canon 5DS R has proportions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 20Da versus the 5DS R.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5DS R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and 5DS R is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5DS R top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5DS R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and 5DS R.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 20Da because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon 5DS R will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 43 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 20Da is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5DS R sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Canon 5DS R Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Portrait photography camera
Canon 5DS R as a Portrait photography camera
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
85
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Street photography camera
Canon 5DS R as a Street photography camera
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
61
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography highlights
Canon 5DS R Sports photography highlights
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (700 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography features
Canon 5DS R Travel photography features
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
57
environment proof
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
not so great battery (700 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography details
Canon 5DS R Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (700 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging info
Canon 5DS R Vlogging info
9
no video
30
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 20Da vs Canon 5DS R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Canon 5DS R
 Canon EOS 20DaCanon EOS 5DS R
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Canon EOS 5DS R
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-06-01 2015-02-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 51MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 8688 x 5792
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 61
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF
Amount of lenses 326 250
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 118k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
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 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 lb) 930g (2.05 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2308
Other
Battery life - 700 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LP-E6
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible), CompactFlash
Storage slots One Dual
Launch cost $1,499 $3,699