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Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Canon EOS 60Da front
Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67

Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(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
Canon 60Da
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Canon 60Da

 20Da 60Da 

Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Canon 20Da

 60Da 20Da 
ReleasedApril 2012June 2005More recent by 83 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k118kClearer display (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Canon 60Da

 20Da 60Da 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da size comparison

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

Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography info
Canon 60Da Portrait photography info
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
75
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography highlights
Canon 60Da Street photography highlights
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
66
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography information
Canon 60Da Sports photography information
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,100 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography features
Canon 60Da Travel photography features
42
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery (1,100 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography features
Canon 60Da Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,100 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging information
Canon 60Da Vlogging information
9
no video recording
67
selfie friendly screen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 20Da vs Canon 60Da Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Canon 60Da
 Canon EOS 20DaCanon EOS 60Da
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