Canon 20Da vs Sony A99

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 20Da versus Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and A99 (24MP) and the 20Da (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The 20Da was announced 8 years before the A99 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 20Da matches up against the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 20Da & Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 20Da Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon 20Da comes with outside measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 20Da against the A99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and A99 is 59 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and A99.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 20Da having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A99 will render greater detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 20Da will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.