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Canon 20Da vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Canon 20Da vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(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
Samsung NX mini
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Samsung NX mini

 20Da NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon 20Da

 NX mini 20Da 
RevealedMarch 2014June 2005More modern by 107 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution461k118kSharper display (+343k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Samsung NX mini

 20Da NX mini 
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).

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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.

Canon 20Da vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Sports photography highlights
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography info
Samsung NX mini Travel photography info
42
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (8MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
76
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than others (196 grams)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
38
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
lighter than others (196g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 20Da vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Samsung NX mini
 Canon EOS 20DaSamsung NX mini
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