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Canon 20Da vs Sony A700

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Canon 20Da vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Revealed June 2005
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Renewed by Sony A77
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Canon 20Da vs Sony A700 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon 20Da and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 20Da was announced 3 years earlier than the A700 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 20Da grades against the A700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Sony A700

 20Da A700 

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Canon 20Da

 A700 20Da 
IntroducedDecember 2007June 2005More recent by 31 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution920k118kCrisper display (+802k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Sony A700

 20Da A700 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 20Da vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 20Da provides outside measurements 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 Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 20Da against the A700.

Canon 20Da vs Sony A700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and A700 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 20Da and A700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A700 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older 20Da is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 20Da vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 20Da
Portrait photography with Sony A700
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography info
Sony A700 Street photography info
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography features
Sony A700 Sports photography features
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography details
Sony A700 Travel photography details
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography highlights
Sony A700 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Vlogging camera
Sony A700 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Canon 20Da vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Sony A700
 Canon EOS 20DaSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 20Da Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2005-06-01 2007-12-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 118k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 768g (1.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at launch $1,499 $1,000