Canon 20Da vs Samsung NX mini
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Canon 20Da vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
- Revealed June 2005
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed March 2014
Canon 20Da vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Following is a extended review of the Canon 20Da versus Samsung NX mini, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and NX mini (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 20Da was brought out 9 years prior to the NX mini which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 20Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 20Da matches up vs the NX mini in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 20Da vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 20Da & Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are available at Canon 20Da Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Samsung NX mini
20Da | NX mini |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon 20Da
NX mini | 20Da | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | June 2005 | More modern by 107 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 118k | Sharper display (+343k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 20Da and Samsung NX mini
20Da | NX mini | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Canon 20Da vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20Da has got outside dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Canon 20Da versus Samsung NX mini in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 20Da versus the NX mini.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and NX mini is 59 and 93 respectively.
Canon 20Da vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and NX mini.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 20Da because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will show extra detail having its extra 12.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 20Da will be behind in sensor innovation.
Canon 20Da vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 20Da vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Canon EOS 20Da | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS 20Da | Samsung NX mini |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2005-06-01 | 2014-03-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Samsung NX-M |
Number of lenses | 326 | 2 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 118 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 grams (1.70 pounds) | 196 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,499 | $530 |