Canon 20D vs Sony W560
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Canon 20D vs Sony W560 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Canon 20D vs Sony W560 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Canon 20D and Sony W560, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and W560 (14MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 20D was revealed 7 years before the W560 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 20D grades vs the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 20D vs Sony W560 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 20D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Canon 20D Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Sony W560
20D | W560 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Canon 20D
W560 | 20D | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | November 2004 | Fresher by 75 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 118k | Sharper screen (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Sony W560
20D | W560 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon 20D vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 20D comes with outside dimensions 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 W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 20D and Sony W560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 20D compared to the W560.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 20D and W560 is 59 and 96 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 20D and W560.
Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 20D with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W560 will show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 20D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon 20D vs Sony W560 Specifications
Canon EOS 20D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 20D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2004-11-03 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 1.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 118k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770g (1.70 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 721 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $1,300 | $139 |