Canon 20D vs Pentax MX-1
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Canon 20D vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Revealed July 2013
Canon 20D vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 20D versus Pentax MX-1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 20D was manufactured 9 years before the MX-1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 20D scores against the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 20D vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 20D & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 20D Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Pentax MX-1
20D | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Canon 20D
MX-1 | 20D | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | November 2004 | More modern by 105 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 118k | Sharper screen (+802k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Pentax MX-1
20D | MX-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon 20D vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 20D provides external dimensions 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 Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
See the Canon 20D versus Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 20D against the MX-1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and MX-1 is 59 and 84 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and MX-1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 20D due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax MX-1 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 20D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 20D vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Canon EOS 20D | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 20D | Pentax MX-1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2004-11-03 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 1.8" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 118 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
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 | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770 grams (1.70 lbs) | 391 grams (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 721 | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $1,300 | $400 |