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Canon 20D vs Canon M6

Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Canon EOS M6 front
Portability
84
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon 20D vs Canon M6 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched November 2004
  • Older Model is Canon 10D
  • Newer Model is Canon 30D
Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Older Model is Canon M3
  • Successor is Canon M6 MII
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Canon 20D vs Canon M6 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon 20D versus Canon M6, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Canon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and M6 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 20D was announced 13 years earlier than the M6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 20D scores vs the M6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Canon M6

 20D M6 

Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Canon 20D

 M6 20D 
ReleasedFebruary 2017November 2004Fresher by 149 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k118kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 20D and Canon M6

 20D M6 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Canon 20D vs Canon M6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20D comes with outer measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Canon M6 has dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 20D versus Canon M6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 20D against the M6.

Canon 20D vs Canon M6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and M6 is 59 and 84 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Canon M6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Canon M6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and M6.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon M6 to give more detail with its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 20D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 20D vs Canon M6 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Canon M6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Canon M6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography details
Canon M6 Portrait photography details
46
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
no manual control
MP count low (8MP)
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography factors
Canon M6 Street photography factors
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D as a Sports photography camera
Canon M6 as a Sports photography camera
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
66
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (295 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D Travel photography information
Canon M6 Travel photography information
45
built-in flash
MP count low (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
80
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery (295 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon M6 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (1.8")
no liveview
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (295 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D Vlogging details
Canon M6 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
80
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 20D vs Canon M6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Canon M6
 Canon EOS 20DCanon EOS M6
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 20D Canon EOS M6
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2004-11-03 2017-02-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF-M
Number of lenses 326 23
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 118 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770 grams (1.70 pounds) 390 grams (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 78
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 12.6
DXO Low light rating 721 1317
Other
Battery life - 295 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,300 $679