Canon 20Da vs Olympus E-3

Here, we will be looking at the Canon 20Da versus Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the 20Da (8MP) and the E-3 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the 20Da (APS-C) and E-3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 20Da was unveiled 3 years prior to the E-3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 20Da scores vs the E-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 20Da & Olympus E-3. The full galleries are provided at Canon 20Da Gallery & Olympus E-3 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 20Da offers exterior dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-3 has specifications of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 20Da against the E-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and E-3 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 20Da and E-3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 20Da with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-3 will give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 20Da is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.