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Canon 20Da vs Sony A99 II

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Canon 20Da vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Introduced June 2005
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A99
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Canon 20Da vs Sony A99 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Sony A99 II

 20Da A99 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Canon 20Da

 A99 II 20Da 
RevealedSeptember 2016June 2005Newer by 137 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1229k118kSharper screen (+1111k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Sony A99 II

 20Da A99 II 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon 20Da vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 20Da vs Sony A99 II size comparison

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

Canon 20Da vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 20Da vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da Portrait photography info
Sony A99 II Portrait photography info
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
86
has manual focus
high MP (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography advice
Sony A99 II Street photography advice
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Sports photography camera
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography info
Sony A99 II Travel photography info
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
high MP (42MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (490 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography info
Sony A99 II Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
no Timelapse recording
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery power (490 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging highlights
Sony A99 II Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
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Canon 20Da vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Sony A99 II
 Canon EOS 20DaSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Sony Alpha A99 II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-06-01 2016-09-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO 3200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 118k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lb) 849 grams (1.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 images
Type of battery - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $1,499 $3,198