Canon 20D vs Sony WX9
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Canon 20D vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011
Canon 20D vs Sony WX9 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon 20D and Sony WX9, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 20D was revealed 7 years before the WX9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 20D grades versus the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon 20D vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 20D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Canon 20D Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Sony WX9
20D | WX9 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Canon 20D
WX9 | 20D | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | November 2004 | Newer by 75 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 118k | Crisper screen (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Sony WX9
20D | WX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon 20D vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 20D has got outside dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 20D and Sony WX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 20D and the WX9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and WX9 is 59 and 99 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 20D and WX9.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 20D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX9 will provide more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 20D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon 20D vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Canon EOS 20D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 20D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2004-11-03 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 118k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770g (1.70 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 feature | ||
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 |
Pricing at release | $1,300 | $188 |