Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D
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![Canon EOS 6D Mark II front Canon EOS 6D Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II/Canon-6D-MII-front.jpg)
![Pentax K20D front Pentax K20D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K20D/Pentax-K20D-front.jpg)
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
- Introduced June 2017
- Old Model is Canon 6D
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced June 2008
- Previous Model is Pentax K10D
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and K20D (15MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and K20D (APS-C) have different sensor size.
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The 6D MII was revealed 9 years after the K20D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 6D MII matches up vs the K20D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D Mark II & Pentax K20D. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 6D MII Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Pentax K20D
6D MII | K20D | |||
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Introduced | June 2017 | ![]() | June 2008 | Newer by 110 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Canon 6D MII
K20D | 6D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K20D
6D MII | K20D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D MII offers external measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
See the Canon 6D MII and Pentax K20D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 6D MII against the K20D.
![Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D size comparison Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Pentax-K20D-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and K20D is 59 and 59 respectively.
![Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Pentax-K20D-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D MII and K20D.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6D MII having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 6D MII will render greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 6D MII provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Pentax-K20D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Pentax-K20D-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 6D MII vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Pentax K20D |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-06-29 | 2008-06-25 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 40000 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 250 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 765 grams (1.69 pounds) | 800 grams (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 85 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.4 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 2862 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6N | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,799 | $700 |