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Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Announced June 2005
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
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Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 20Da was brought out 3 years prior to the GX-20 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 20Da matches up versus the GX-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Samsung GX-20

 20Da GX-20 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 20Da

 GX-20 20Da 
RevealedJanuary 2008June 2005More modern by 32 months
Display dimensions2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k118kCrisper display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Samsung GX-20

 20Da GX-20 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon 20Da enjoys 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) while the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 20Da versus the GX-20.

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 20Da and GX-20 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 20Da and GX-20.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung GX-20 to deliver greater detail having its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 20Da
Street photography with Samsung GX-20
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography info
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography info
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography details
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography details
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
64
weather proofing
decent MP (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging features
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 20Da vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Samsung GX-20
 Canon EOS 20DaSamsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Samsung GX-20
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-06-01 2008-01-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 118k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,499 $850