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Canon 20D vs Canon T7i

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon 20D vs Canon T7i Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon 10D
  • Updated by Canon 30D
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Old Model is Canon T6i
  • Updated by Canon T8i
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Canon 20D vs Canon T7i Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon 20D vs Canon T7i, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and T7i (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 20D was manufactured 13 years prior to the T7i which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 20D matches up vs the T7i with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Canon T7i

 20D T7i 

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon 20D

 T7i 20D 
ReleasedFebruary 2017November 2004More modern by 149 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k118kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 20D and Canon T7i

 20D T7i 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Canon 20D vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 20D comes with outside measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Canon T7i has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 20D vs Canon T7i in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 20D compared to the T7i.

Canon 20D vs Canon T7i size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and T7i is 59 and 67 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Canon T7i top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and T7i.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon T7i to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 20D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 20D vs Canon T7i sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography details
Canon T7i Portrait photography details
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
no manual control
low resolution (8MP)
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 20D
Street photography with Canon T7i
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
73
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D as a Sports photography camera
Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
66
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D Travel photography details
Canon T7i Travel photography details
45
flash built-in
low resolution (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
80
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon T7i as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D as a Vlogging camera
Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
73
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 20D vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS 20DCanon EOS Rebel T7i
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 20D Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Also called - EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2004-11-03 2017-02-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 45
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.51x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lbs) 532 grams (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 721 not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,300 $749