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Canon 20D vs Canon R6

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Canon EOS R6 front
Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79

Canon 20D vs Canon R6 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Introduced November 2004
  • Earlier Model is Canon 10D
  • Newer Model is Canon 30D
Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Renewed by Canon R6 II
Photography Glossary

Canon 20D vs Canon R6 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon 20D vs Canon R6, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and R6 (20MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and R6 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The 20D was announced 16 years earlier than the R6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 20D scores vs the R6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Canon R6

 20D R6 

Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon 20D

 R6 20D 
ReleasedJuly 2020November 2004More recent by 190 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1620k118kSharper display (+1502k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 20D and Canon R6

 20D R6 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Canon 20D vs Canon R6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20D has got outside dimensions 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 R6 has dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Compare the Canon 20D vs Canon R6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 20D compared to the R6.

Canon 20D vs Canon R6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 20D and R6 is 59 and 61 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Canon R6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Canon R6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and R6.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 20D with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon R6 will show more detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 20D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 20D vs Canon R6 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Canon R6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Canon R6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography advice
Canon R6 Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
no manual exposure
MP count low (8 megapixels)
83
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D as a Street photography camera
Canon R6 as a Street photography camera
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D as a Sports photography camera
Canon R6 as a Sports photography camera
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery (360 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20D
Travel photography with Canon R6
45
built-in flash
MP count low (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
low battery (360 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography advice
Canon R6 Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview feature
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery (360 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 20D
Vlogging with Canon R6
9
can't record video
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
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Canon 20D vs Canon R6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Canon R6
 Canon EOS 20DCanon EOS R6
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 20D Canon EOS R6
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2004-11-03 2020-07-09
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 6072
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Canon RF
Number of lenses 326 17
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 118k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 680g (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 721 not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Dual
Retail price $1,300 $2,499