Canon 20Da vs Sony A77 II
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Canon 20Da vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
- Released June 2005
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Released May 2014
- Superseded the Sony A77
Canon 20Da vs Sony A77 II Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Canon 20Da vs Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 20Da was unveiled 10 years before the A77 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 20Da scores vs the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 20Da vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 20Da & Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are provided at Canon 20Da Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Sony A77 II
20Da | A77 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Canon 20Da
A77 II | 20Da | |||
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Released | May 2014 | June 2005 | Newer by 109 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 118k | Sharper screen (+1111k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 20Da and Sony A77 II
20Da | A77 II | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon 20Da vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 20Da has 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) while the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
See the Canon 20Da vs Sony A77 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 20Da and the A77 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 20Da and A77 II is 59 and 62 respectively.
Canon 20Da vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and A77 II.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A77 II to offer more detail having an extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 20Da is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 20Da vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Canon EOS 20Da | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 20Da | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2005-06-01 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 1.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 118 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770g (1.70 pounds) | 647g (1.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 480 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,499 | $1,198 |