Canon EOS 20Da vs Canon EOS 40D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 20Da and Canon EOS 40D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 20Da has a 8,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 40D has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS 40D has a 23 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 20Da. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 3200.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 20Da
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 40D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 20Da can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 40D can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

Though, neither Canon EOS 20Da or Canon EOS 40D can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 40D weighs 822 gr (equal to 1.81 lb) which is 7% heavier than Canon EOS 20Da and its 770 gr (or 1.7 lb).

Canon EOS 20Da vs Canon EOS 40D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 20Da and Canon EOS 40D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Canon EOS 20Da	Canon EOS 40D
Name	Canon EOS 20Da	Canon EOS 40D
Manufacturer	Canon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS 20Da	Canon EOS 40D
Release Year	2005	2007
Release Date	2005-06-01	2007-08-20
MSRP	2549 USD	1299 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS 20Da	Canon EOS 40D
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS 20Da	Canon EOS 40D
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	3504 x 2336 pixels	3888 x 2592 pixels
Megapixels	8,2 MP	10,1 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC 2	DIGIC 3
Image	Canon EOS 20Da	Canon EOS 40D
ISO Range	100 - 3200	100 - 3200
White Balance Presets	6	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS 20Da	Canon EOS 40D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	9	9
Lens Mount	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS 20Da	Canon EOS 40D
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	1.8”	3”
Screen dots	118000	230000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	N/A	N/A
Live view	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.9× (0.56× 35mm equiv.)	0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS 20Da	Canon EOS 40D
Frames per second	5 fps	6,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	12 meters	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Partial	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS 20Da	Canon EOS 40D
Video recording	No	No
Video format	N/A	N/A
Video resolution	N/A	N/A
Built-in Microphone	No	No
Built-in Speakers	No	No
Storage	Canon EOS 20Da	Canon EOS 40D
Memory Card	Compact Flash	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Canon EOS 20Da	Canon EOS 40D
HDMI Output	No	No
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	No
Remote Control	Yes (N3 connector)	Yes (N3 connector)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS 20Da	Canon EOS 40D
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion BP-511A rechargeable battery	Litium-Ion (Li-Ion) BP-511
Battery Life (CIPA)	N/A	800 shots
Width	144 mm	146 mm
Height	106 mm	108 mm
Depth	72 mm	74 mm
Weight	770 gram	822 gram