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Canon 10D vs Canon 20D

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Canon EOS 20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42

Canon 10D vs Canon 20D Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Revealed March 2003
  • Newer Model is Canon 20D
Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched November 2004
  • Succeeded the Canon 10D
  • Successor is Canon 30D
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Canon 10D vs Canon 20D Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 10D versus Canon 20D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and 20D (8MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 10D was manufactured 19 months prior to the 20D which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 10D scores versus the 20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Canon 20D

 10D 20D 

Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Canon 10D

 20D 10D 
LaunchedNovember 2004March 2003Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Canon 10D and Canon 20D

 10D 20D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension1.8"1.8"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution118k118kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon 10D vs Canon 20D Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 10D offers external dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Canon 20D has specifications of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs).

Look at the Canon 10D versus Canon 20D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 10D compared to the 20D.

Canon 10D vs Canon 20D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and 20D is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Canon 20D top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Canon 20D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and 20D.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon 20D to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 10D vs Canon 20D sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Canon 20D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Canon 20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 10D
Portrait photography with Canon 20D
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (8MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D Street photography factors
Canon 20D Street photography factors
51
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography features
Canon 20D Sports photography features
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography details
Canon 20D Travel photography details
41
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
megapixel count low (8MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography factors
Canon 20D Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 10D
Vlogging with Canon 20D
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Canon 10D vs Canon 20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Canon 20D
 Canon EOS 10DCanon EOS 20D
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 10D Canon EOS 20D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2003-03-31 2004-11-03
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 22.5 x 15mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 337.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3072 x 2048 3504 x 2336
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 250 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 1.8 inches
Screen resolution 118 thousand dots 118 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 875 gr (1.93 lb) 770 gr (1.70 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 57 62
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 21.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 11.0
DXO Low light score 571 721
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,900 $1,300