Canon 20Da vs Sony A99 II

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 20Da vs Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 20Da was revealed 12 years earlier than the A99 II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 20Da grades versus the A99 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 20Da and Sony Alpha A99 II. The full galleries are provided at Canon 20Da Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 20Da comes with external dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Look at the Canon 20Da vs Sony A99 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 20Da against the A99 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and A99 II is 59 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20Da and A99 II.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 20Da using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A99 II will give you more detail because of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.