Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da
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Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da Key Specs
(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 June 2005
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
- Released April 2012

Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon 20Da versus Canon 60Da, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and 60Da (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 20Da was unveiled 7 years earlier than the 60Da and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 20Da scores versus the 60Da in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 20Da & Canon EOS 60Da. The full galleries are available at Canon 20Da Gallery & Canon 60Da Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Canon 60Da
20Da | 60Da |
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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Canon 20Da
60Da | 20Da | |||
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Released | April 2012 | ![]() | June 2005 | More recent by 83 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 118k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 20Da and Canon 60Da
20Da | 60Da | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 20Da provides outer dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Canon 60Da has measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).
Compare the Canon 20Da versus Canon 60Da in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 20Da compared to the 60Da.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and 60Da is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and 60Da.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 60Da to provide you with greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 20Da will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da Specifications
Canon EOS 20Da | Canon EOS 60Da | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 20Da | Canon EOS 60Da |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2005-06-01 | 2012-04-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 5184 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Total lenses | 326 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 118 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear View TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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) | 755g (1.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1100 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LP-E6 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,499 | $1,499 |