• APS-C 337.5mm2
  • 8.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.6 megapixels
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  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon EOS 20D
  • Samsung NX100
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Predecessor: Canon 10D
10D vs 20D
 
Successor: Canon 30D
20D vs 30D
Samsung NX200
NX100 vs NX200
General
Model Number: 20D NX100
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: SLR Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $1499.00 $599.99
Street Price:   $798.62
Date Available: 2004-09-30 2010-10-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 24.2 oz (685 g) 16.3 oz (463 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
Size: 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.8 in.
(144 x 106 x 72 mm)
4.7 x 2.8 x 1.4 in.
(121 x 71 x 35 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Canon CMOS Samsung
Effective Megapixels: 8.3 14.6
Sensor Format: APS-C APS-C
Sensor size: 337.5mm2 (22.50mm x 15.00mm) 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 6.42 microns 5.16 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.6x n/a
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter: Fixed Fixed
Self-Cleaning: No Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 62 62
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 21.9 22.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 11.0 10.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 721 563
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3504 x 2336 (8.2 MP, 3:2),
2544 x 1696 (4.3 MP, 3:2),
1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2)
4592 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2),
4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9),
3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other),
3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9),
3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2),
3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9),
1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
1472 x 976 (1.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format: JPEG, CCD-RAW (CR2) JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.SRW)
Continuous-mode frames/second: 4.8 2.9
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
Movie File Format: None H.264 .MP4
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out: Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a Samsung NX
Lens: n/a Samsung iFunction 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):   31 - 77mm
Focal Length (actual):   20 - 50mm
Zoom Ratio:   2.50x
Aperture Range: Varies with lens used f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range:    
Macro Focus Range:    
Filter Thread: n/a 40.5mm
Thread Type: Varies with lens used n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: No
Digital Zoom Values: n/a  
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 9-point phase detection Contrast detection
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes No
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD (playback only) No / LCD
Viewfinder Type: SLR type, eye-level pentaprism. 95% coverage, 0.9x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter adjustment Optional EVF: 201Kdot (QVGA), 98% coverage, 0.83x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.56x 0.55x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.90x 0.83x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes No
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 1.8 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 118,000 dots 614,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 10.0x  
Top Deck Display: Yes No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 1600  
Minimum ISO (native): 100  
ISO Settings: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200 with extention 100 - 3200; expandable to 6400
Auto ISO Mode: No No
White Balance Settings: Auto, daylight, shade, overcast, tungsten bulb, fluorescent light, flash, custom Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual)
Shutter Speed Range: 1/8000 - 30 sec 1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Evaluative, Centerweighted Average, Partial (9%) Multi, center-weighted, spot
Program Auto Exposure: No Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off SmartAuto, Lens Priority, Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sound Picture
Self Timer: 10 seconds seconds 2-30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes No
Flash Modes: Red-eye reduction n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. n/a
Flash Range Description: 13 meters at ISO 100 n/a
Max Flash Sync: 1/250 1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive SD / SDHC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: CCD-RAW (CR2) RAW (.SRW)
Movie File Format: None H.264 .MP4
Included Memory:   No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC:
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 1.1,USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: No Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Remote Control Type: Wireless or Wired  
Connections (extended): DC In Accessory port for optional EVF or GPS module (GPS10)
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 0.48 1.06
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 0.43 1.05
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): 6 6
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 4.8 2.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 31 8
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.16 seconds 0.43 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.15 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.110 seconds 0.122 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.077 seconds 0.107 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes): Tested with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM "kit" lens Full AF Multi-area shutter lag = 0.444s
Startup Time: 0.3 seconds 1.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.1 seconds 0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):   420 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): 700 shots  
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 Proprietary BP-1310
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion Rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes
Internal Charging Supported: No
Software
Included Software:    
OS Compatibility: Windows, MacOS Windows XP / Vista / 7; Mac OS 10.4 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: iFunction lenses allow shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO setting changes from lens; Smart Filters, 720p HD movies, 3-inch AMOLED screen, Geo-tagging w/ optional GPS module (GPS10). Available in black and brown.