Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
- Revealed June 2005
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Released April 2014
- Updated by Pentax K-3 II
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Following is a detailed overview of the Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and K-3 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 20Da was announced 9 years before the K-3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 20Da grades versus the K-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 20Da & Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 20Da Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Pentax K-3
| 20Da | K-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Canon 20Da
| K-3 | 20Da | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2014 |  | June 2005 | More modern by 107 months |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 118k | Crisper display (+919k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20Da and Pentax K-3
| 20Da | K-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 20Da has external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 20Da and the K-3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and K-3 is 59 and 59 respectively.
Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and K-3.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax K-3 to deliver extra detail with its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
| Canon EOS 20Da | Pentax K-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon EOS 20Da | Pentax K-3 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2005-06-01 | 2014-04-10 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Prime III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 27 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 1.8 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Screen resolution | 118 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 770 gr (1.70 lb) | 800 gr (1.76 lb) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 560 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | 2 |
| Cost at release | $1,499 | $639 |