Canon 20Da vs Canon 70D
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Canon 20Da vs Canon 70D Key Specs
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- 8MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
- Introduced June 2005
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Canon 20Da vs Canon 70D Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Canon 20Da vs Canon 70D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are produced by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and 70D (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The 20Da was brought out 9 years earlier than the 70D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 20Da scores against the 70D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 70D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 20Da and Canon EOS 70D. The entire galleries are available at Canon 20Da Gallery and Canon 70D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Canon 70D
20Da | 70D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Canon 20Da
70D | 20Da | |||
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Released | October 2013 | ![]() | June 2005 | More modern by 102 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 118k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 20Da and Canon 70D
20Da | 70D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Canon 20Da vs Canon 70D Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 20Da enjoys external dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Canon 70D has sizing of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).
Check the Canon 20Da vs Canon 70D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 20Da compared to the 70D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and 70D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 70D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 20Da and 70D.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 70D to provide you with greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 20Da will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 70D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 20Da vs Canon 70D Specifications
Canon EOS 20Da | Canon EOS 70D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 20Da | Canon EOS 70D |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2005-06-01 | 2013-10-31 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 5+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 22.5 x 15mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 337.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 19 |
Cross type focus points | - | 19 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Available lenses | 326 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 1.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 118k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear View II TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
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 format | - | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770g (1.70 lb) | 755g (1.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 926 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 920 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 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 | One | One |
Launch price | $1,499 | $758 |