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Canon 20D vs Canon 70D

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Canon EOS 70D front
Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70

Canon 20D vs Canon 70D Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Released November 2004
  • Superseded the Canon 10D
  • Renewed by Canon 30D
Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Older Model is Canon 60D
  • Successor is Canon 80D
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Canon 20D vs Canon 70D Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon 20D vs Canon 70D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are sold by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and 70D (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 20D was introduced 10 years earlier than the 70D and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 20D scores versus the 70D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Canon 70D

 20D 70D 

Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Canon 20D

 70D 20D 
ReleasedOctober 2013November 2004Fresher by 109 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k118kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 20D and Canon 70D

 20D 70D 
Focus manually More exact focus

Canon 20D vs Canon 70D Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 20D provides outside dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Canon 70D has measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon 20D vs Canon 70D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 20D vs the 70D.

Canon 20D vs Canon 70D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and 70D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Canon 70D top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Canon 70D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 20D and 70D.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon 70D to produce extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 20D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 20D vs Canon 70D sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Canon 70D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Canon 70D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography highlights
Canon 70D Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
no manual exposure
low MP (8 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography highlights
Canon 70D Street photography highlights
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
68
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D Sports photography info
Canon 70D Sports photography info
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D Travel photography factors
Canon 70D Travel photography factors
45
flash built-in
low MP (8MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
weather proofing
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography details
Canon 70D Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 20D
Vlogging with Canon 70D
9
can't record video
69
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
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Canon 20D vs Canon 70D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Canon 70D
 Canon EOS 20DCanon EOS 70D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 20D Canon EOS 70D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2004-11-03 2013-10-31
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 5+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 22.5 x 15mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 337.5mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 19
Cross focus points - 19
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 118k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear View II TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770g (1.70 pounds) 755g (1.66 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 68
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.6
DXO Low light score 721 926
Other
Battery life - 920 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E6
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,300 $758