Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X
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Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 353g - 112 x 76 x 44mm
- Introduced September 2015
- New Model is Canon G5 X MII

Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and G5 X (20MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and G5 X (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

The 20D was unveiled 12 years earlier than the G5 X which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 20D grades vs the G5 X in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 20D & Canon PowerShot G5 X. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 20D Gallery & Canon G5 X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Canon G5 X
20D | G5 X |
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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Canon 20D
G5 X | 20D | |||
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Introduced | September 2015 | ![]() | November 2004 | More modern by 132 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 118k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Canon G5 X
20D | G5 X | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 20D provides external dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Canon G5 X has proportions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).
Look at the Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 20D versus the G5 X.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 20D and G5 X is 59 and 85 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 20D and G5 X.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 20D with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G5 X will give you extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 20D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X Specifications
Canon EOS 20D | Canon PowerShot G5 X | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 20D | Canon PowerShot G5 X |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2004-11-03 | 2015-09-11 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 31 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 1.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 118k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 5.9 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 7.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 770 gr (1.70 pounds) | 353 gr (0.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 112 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | 62 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 721 | 471 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 210 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NB-13L |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $1,300 | $799 |