| Links | ||
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon 10D
10D vs 20D |
Canon 20D
20D vs 30D |
| Successor: |
Canon 30D
20D vs 30D |
Canon 40D
30D vs 40D |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | 20D | 30D |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1499.00 | $1399.00 |
| Street Price: | $724.46 | |
| Date Available: | 2004-09-30 | 2006-02-21 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 24.2 oz (685 g) | 24.7 oz (700 g) |
| Size: |
5.7 x
4.2 x
2.8 in. (144 x 106 x 72 mm) |
5.7 x
4.2 x
2.9 in. (144 x 106 x 74 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon CMOS | Canon CMOS |
| Effective Megapixels: | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 337.5mm2 (22.50mm x 15.00mm) | 337.5mm2 (22.50mm x 15.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.42 microns | 6.42 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 62 | 59 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.9 | 21.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.0 | 10.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 721 | 736 |
| 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) |
3504 x 2336
(8.2 MP,
3:2), 2544 x 1696 (4.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, CCD-RAW (CR2) | JPEG, RAW |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | No |
| Movie Resolution: | ||
| Movie File Format: | None | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | ||
| HD Video Connection: | ||
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Lens: | n/a | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Focal Length (actual): | ||
| Zoom Ratio: | ||
| Aperture Range: | Varies with lens used | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | ||
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| 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 | 9-point CT-SIR Type CMOS Sensor |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD (playback only) |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type, eye-level pentaprism. 95% coverage, 0.9x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter adjustment | SLR type, eye-level pentaprism. 95% coverage, 0.9x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter adjustment |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.56x | 0.56x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.90x | 0.90x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 118,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200 with extention | Auto, 100 - 1600, 3200 via custom function |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, shade, overcast, tungsten bulb, fluorescent light, flash, custom | Auto, 6 presets, Custom, Kelvin 2800K - 10,000K |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Centerweighted Average, Partial (9%) | 35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted average |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | No |
| 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 | |
| Self Timer: | 10 seconds seconds | |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Red-eye reduction | E-TTL II |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | 13 meters at ISO 100 | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | CF1 / CF2 |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | CCD-RAW (CR2) | RAW |
| Movie File Format: | None | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | |
| 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 | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Wireless or Wired | |
| Connections (extended): | DC In | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.48 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.43 | <0.3 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 6 | 11 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 31 | 28 |
| 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 | 0.25 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.15 seconds | 0.25 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.110 seconds | 0.154 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.077 seconds | 0.068 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Tested with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM "kit" lens | Tested with Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.0 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 700 shots | 750 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 | BP-511A |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion Rechargeable | BP-511A |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | ||
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
