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Canon 20Da vs Olympus E-510

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Olympus E-510 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43

Canon 20Da vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched June 2005
Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released November 2007
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-500
  • Later Model is Olympus E-520
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Canon 20Da vs Olympus E-510 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 20Da vs Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 20Da (8MP) and the E-510 (10MP) is relatively close but the 20Da (APS-C) and E-510 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The 20Da was announced 3 years earlier than the E-510 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 20Da matches up versus the E-510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Olympus E-510

 20Da E-510 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Canon 20Da

 E-510 20Da 
ReleasedNovember 2007June 2005Newer by 30 months
Screen size2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution230k118kClearer screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Olympus E-510

 20Da E-510 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon 20Da vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 20Da comes with physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Olympus E-510 has sizing of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 20Da against the E-510.

Canon 20Da vs Olympus E-510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and E-510 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Olympus E-510 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 20Da and E-510.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 20Da with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-510 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 20Da will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 20Da vs Olympus E-510 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Olympus E-510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Olympus E-510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-510 Portrait photography factors
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (8MP)
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 20Da
Street photography with Olympus E-510
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (490 grams)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography info
Olympus E-510 Sports photography info
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography factors
Olympus E-510 Travel photography factors
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
52
lighter than others in class (490g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-510 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging info
Olympus E-510 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 20Da vs Olympus E-510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Olympus E-510
 Canon EOS 20DaOlympus E-510
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 20Da Olympus E-510
Other name - EVOLT E-510
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-06-01 2007-11-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 118k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 pounds) 490 gr (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.0
DXO Low light score not tested 442
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,499 $550