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Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X

Portability
59
Imaging
45
Features
39
Overall
42
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Canon PowerShot G5 X front
Portability
85
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60

Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Launched November 2004
  • Previous Model is Canon 10D
  • Later Model is Canon 30D
Canon G5 X
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Canon G5 X

 20D G5 X 

Reasons to pick Canon G5 X over the Canon 20D

 G5 X 20D 
IntroducedSeptember 2015November 2004More modern by 132 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k118kSharper 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 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X size comparison

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

Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography factors
Canon G5 X Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
no manual control
MP count low (8MP)
70
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D as a Street photography camera
Canon G5 X as a Street photography camera
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
83
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
has touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D Sports photography factors
Canon G5 X Sports photography factors
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
max fps low (5.9 frames/s)
low battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D Travel photography features
Canon G5 X Travel photography features
45
built-in flash
MP count low (8MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
78
has touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery (210 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D Landscape photography information
Canon G5 X Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
68
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D Vlogging details
Canon G5 X Vlogging details
9
can't record video
79
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon 20D vs Canon G5 X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Canon G5 X
 Canon EOS 20DCanon PowerShot G5 X
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