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Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Introduced June 2005
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon 20Da and Fujifilm SL240, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and Fujifilm SL240 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 20Da was announced 7 years before the Fujifilm SL240 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 20Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the 20Da grades versus the Fujifilm SL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Fujifilm SL240

 20Da Fujifilm SL240 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon 20Da

 Fujifilm SL240 20Da 
LaunchedJanuary 2012June 2005Newer by 80 months
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution460k118kCrisper display (+342k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Fujifilm SL240

 20Da Fujifilm SL240 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20Da has outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Canon 20Da and Fujifilm SL240 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 20Da against the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and Fujifilm SL240 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 20Da and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 20Da using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm SL240 will deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 20Da
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (8 megapixels)
38
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 20Da
Street photography with Fujifilm SL240
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 20Da
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Travel photography advice
42
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (510 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 20Da
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging details
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (510g)
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Canon 20Da vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon EOS 20DaFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2005-06-01 2012-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 118k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 gr (1.70 pounds) 510 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-85
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,499 $280