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Canon 20Da vs Canon 90D

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Canon EOS 90D front
Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Canon 20Da vs Canon 90D Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Introduced June 2005
Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon 80D
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Canon 20Da vs Canon 90D Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon 20Da vs Canon 90D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and 90D (33MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 20Da was revealed 15 years before the 90D and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 20Da matches up against the 90D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Canon 90D

 20Da 90D 

Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon 20Da

 90D 20Da 
ReleasedAugust 2019June 2005Fresher by 173 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k118kClearer display (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Canon 90D

 20Da 90D 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Canon 20Da vs Canon 90D Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20Da has got physical 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 90D has dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs).

Examine the Canon 20Da vs Canon 90D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the 20Da versus the 90D.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 90D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and 90D is 59 and 60 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 90D top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Canon 90D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and 90D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 90D to deliver greater detail because of its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older 20Da is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 20Da vs Canon 90D sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Canon 90D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Canon 90D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Portrait photography camera
Canon 90D as a Portrait photography camera
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
83
you can focus manually
resolution is high (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 20Da
Street photography with Canon 90D
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
72
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography highlights
Canon 90D Sports photography highlights
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is high (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,300 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography advice
Canon 90D Travel photography advice
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
better than average battery power (1,300 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is high (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is high (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 20Da
Vlogging with Canon 90D
9
no video
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 20Da vs Canon 90D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Canon 90D
 Canon EOS 20DaCanon EOS 90D
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 20Da Canon EOS 90D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-06-01 2019-08-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 8
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 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 6960 x 4640
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 45
Cross focus points - 45
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 1.8" 3"
Display resolution 118k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 grams (1.70 pounds) 701 grams (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
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 - 1300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E6N
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,499 $1,199