Canon 20Da vs Canon SX500 IS

Lets examine more closely at the Canon 20Da versus Canon SX500 IS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and SX500 IS (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The 20Da was announced 8 years before the SX500 IS and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 20Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 20Da grades vs the SX500 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 20Da and Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 20Da Gallery and Canon SX500 IS Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 20Da has physical measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Canon SX500 IS has sizing of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 20Da versus Canon SX500 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 20Da against the SX500 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and SX500 IS is 59 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and SX500 IS.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 20Da with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX500 IS will offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 20Da is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.