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Canon 20Da Review

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    Main Features

    • 8MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 1600( expands to 3200)
    • 1.8" Fixed Type Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
    • 5 fps continuous shooting
    • No Video Mode
    • 770g. 144 x 106 x 72 mm
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    Canon 20Da Overview

    First introduced in June 2005 , Canon EOS 20Da is a 8.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and Canon EF/EF-S lens mount.

    Canon 20Da Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Other Features
    9. Photography Type Scores
    10. Alternatives
    11. Popular Comparisons
    12. Frequently Asked Questions
    13. Detailed Specifications

    Canon 20Da has an Overall Score of 42/100 and ranked #177 out of 206 in DSLR cameras (Top 10 DSLR), and ranked #694 out of 1223 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Value for Money
    Portability
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    Canon 20Da Physical Specs
    Canon 20Da weighs 770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz) and has external dimensions of 144 x 106 x 72 mm (5.67 x 4.17 x 2.83″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 774g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 72mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon 20Da, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Canon 20Da Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Canon 20Da Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Canon 20Da with its main competitors:

    Canon 20Da Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs 20Da Thickness vs 20Da
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Canon 20D
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    770g equal weight 72mm equal thickness
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Canon 60Da
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    755g 15g lighter 79mm 7mm thicker
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Nikon D750
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    840g 70g heavier 78mm 6mm thicker
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Canon D30
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    855g 85g heavier 75mm 3mm thicker
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Nikon Z6 II
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    705g 65g lighter 70mm 2mm thinner
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Sony A7R III
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    657g 113g lighter 74mm 2mm thicker
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Nikon D4s
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    1350g 580g heavier 91mm 19mm thicker
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Canon A1100 IS
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    150g 620g lighter 31mm 41mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Canon 20Da doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Canon 20Da Sensor and Photography Features

    Canon 20Da has a 8.0MP APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 3504 x 2336 pixels with aspect ratios of and 3:2. 20Da has a native ISO range of 100 - 1600 which can be boosted to 3200 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Canon 20Da is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Canon M6 MII with its 33.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Canon 20Da vs Canon M6 MII or take a look at Highest resolution DSLR cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Canon 20Da's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Canon 20Da Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Canon 20Da Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Canon 20Da Lens Mount and Lenses

    Canon 20Da has a Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and currently there are 326 native lenses available for this mount. EF mount has the widest and most complete native lens offerings in the DSLR world which helps Canon to protect its place as the number 1 choice amongst professional photographers all over the world.

    Canon 20Da doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 112 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization. There are also 88 lenses with weather sealing for 20Da but bear in mind that 20Da body doesn't have weather sealings.

    Here are some of the most popular Canon 20Da Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Canon EF/EF-S Mount Lenses for Canon 20Da
    Model Focal Length on 20Da Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II
    80mm 35mm FF 130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM Lens Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM
    38.4-168mm 35mm FF 670gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM
    80mm 35mm FF 159gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM
    16-28.8mm APS-C / DX 240gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM Lens Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
    112-480mm 35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye Lens Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye
    24mm 35mm FF 330gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM
    80mm 35mm FF 290gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM Lens Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM
    64mm 35mm FF 130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Check our Canon 20Da Lenses page for more detailed lens search.



    Canon 20Da LCD and Viewfinder

    Canon 20Da has a Fixed Type 1.8" LCD screen with a resolution of 118k dots. At only 1.8", the screen is on the smaller side and 118kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.



    20Da has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a coverage of 95% and a magnification ratio of 0.56x. 95% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image.

    Canon 20Da Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Canon 20Da has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Canon 20Da Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Canon 20D
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    None shots No No No
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Canon 60Da
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    1920 x 1080 1100shots No No No
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Nikon D750
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    1920 x 1080 1230shots Yes No No
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Canon D30
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    None shots No No No
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Nikon Z6 II
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    3840 x 2160 410shots Yes Yes No
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Sony A7R III
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    3840 x 2160 650shots Yes Yes Yes
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Nikon D4s
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    1920 x 1080 3020shots No No No
    Canon EOS 20Da Camera Canon A1100 IS
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    640 x 480 shots No No No

    Canon 20Da Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Canon 20Da can shoot continuously at max speed of 5 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/8000 sec.

    Flash

    20Da has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Canon 20Da features a Phase Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 9 points to choose from.

    User Manual
    You can download Canon 20Da's User Manual here

    Canon 20Da PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Canon 20Da review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    1/8000s High Shutter Speed
    Top LCD Display
    Flash Sync Port
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    0.56x magnification - Small Viewfinder
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 8.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600
    Only 9 Focus Points
    Small LCD Screen ( 1.8")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 118kdots )
    Heavy Body: 770g
    No Environmental Sealing
    No AF Micro Adjustment
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    What type of Photography is Canon 20Da Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Canon 20Da in 5 different photography areas.

    Canon 20Da for Portrait Photography

    Canon 20Da has a score of 41 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 8.0MP
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 20Da for Portrait Photography

    Canon 20Da for Street Photography

    Canon 20Da has a score of 41 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
    No Live-view
    No Image Stabilization
    Large Body

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 20Da for Street Photography

    Canon 20Da for Sports Photography

    Canon 20Da has a score of 71 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    9 Focus Points
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 20Da for Sports Photography

    Canon 20Da for Daily Photography

    Canon 20Da has a score of 49 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
    Large Body
    770g
    Body Thickness 72mm

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 20Da for Daily Photography

    Canon 20Da for Landscape Photography

    Canon 20Da has a score of 29 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over the20Da.
    Large APS-C (22.5 x 15 mm) sensor
    No Live-view
    Very Low Resolution Sensor: 8.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 20Da for Landscape Photography
    Canon 20Da Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Canon 20Da compares with other DSLR cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Canon 20Da alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Canon 20Da

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Canon 20Da amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Canon 20D
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    Canon 60Da
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    Nikon D750
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    Canon D30
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    Nikon Z6 II
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    Sony A7R III
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    Nikon D4s
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    Canon A1100 IS
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    Canon 20Da Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Canon 20Da with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Canon 20Da's price range.

    Sony A7 III
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    Nikon Z6 II
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    Nikon Z6
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    Panasonic S5
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    Sony A7R II
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    Nikon Z5
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    Sony A7c
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    Fujifilm X-T4
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Canon 20Da
    Does the Canon 20Da have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Canon 20Da have RAW support?
    Does the Canon 20Da have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Canon 20Da have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Canon 20Da?
    What is the Sensor Size of Canon 20Da?
    is the Canon 20Da a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Canon 20Da have Touch Screen?
    Does the Canon 20Da have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Canon 20Da?
    What is the Weight of Canon 20Da?
    What are the Dimensions of Canon 20Da?
    Canon EOS 20Da Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Canon
    Model Canon EOS 20Da
    Announced 2005-06-01
    Body Type Mid-size SLR
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Canon EF/EF-S
    Number of Lenses 326
    Focal Length Multiplier 1.6×
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 1.8"
    Screen Resolution 118k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage 95%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.56x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/8000s
    Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 12.00 m (ISO 100)
    Max Flash Sync 1/250s
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size APS-C
    Sensor Dimensions 22.5 x 15 mm
    Sensor Area 337.50mm2
    Sensor Resolution 8 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 3504 x 2336
    Max Native ISO 1,600
    Max Boosted ISO 3200
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 9
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Max Video Resolution None
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 770g
    Physical Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up))
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I or II)
    Storage Slots 1


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