Canon 20Da vs Pentax ist DL2
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
- Announced June 2005
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
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Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 20Da and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 20Da was announced 8 months before the ist DL2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 20Da scores against the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Pentax ist DL2
| 20Da | ist DL2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Canon 20Da
| ist DL2 | 20Da | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2006 |  | June 2005 | More modern by 8 months |
| Screen dimension | 2.5" |  | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 210k |  | 118k | Sharper screen (+92k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20Da and Pentax ist DL2
| 20Da | ist DL2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon 20Da vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 20Da provides external dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).
Examine the Canon 20Da and Pentax ist DL2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 20Da compared to the ist DL2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and ist DL2 is 59 and 69 respectively.
Canon 20Da vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and ist DL2.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon 20Da to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon 20Da vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
| Canon EOS 20Da | Pentax ist DL2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 20Da | Pentax ist DL2 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2005-06-01 | 2006-01-27 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8MP | 6MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 5 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF |
| Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 1.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 118 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Maximum video resolution | None | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 770 gr (1.70 lbs) | 565 gr (1.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 639 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $1,499 | - |