Canon 20D vs Sony A700

Below is a extended overview of the Canon 20D vs Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 20D was unveiled 4 years before the A700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 20D matches up versus the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 20D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Canon 20D Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 20D features outside measurements 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 Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Examine the Canon 20D vs Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 20D against the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and A700 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and A700.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A700 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older 20D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.