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Canon EOS 30D vs Canon EOS 20D
Canon EOS 30D
Camera summary
The Canon EOS 30D, made by Canon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on April 4, 2006. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 3200. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS 20D, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon EOS 20D
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS 40D, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS 40D
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 8 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 9 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Canon EOS 20D
Camera summary
The Canon EOS 20D, made by Canon, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Nov. 3, 2004. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 3200. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
1.5 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS 10D, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon EOS 10D
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS 30D, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS 30D
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 8 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 9 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 20D |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
No |
| Af Face detection | No |
No |
| Af live view | No |
No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 20D |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 21.5 | 21.9 |
| DXO dynamic range | 10.8 | 11.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 736.0 | 721.0 |
| DXO overall score | 59.0 | 62.0 |
Exposure mode |
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 20D |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | No |
No |
| Multi segment | No |
No |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | No |
No |
General |
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 20D |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | April 4, 2006 | Nov. 3, 2004 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| brand | Canon | Canon |
| msrp | $769.95 | $89.99 |
| model | Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 20D |
| Predecessor model | Canon EOS 20D | Canon EOS 10D |
| Successor model | Canon EOS 40D | Canon EOS 30D |
Lense |
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 20D |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6� | 1.6× |
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 333 | 333 |
Other features |
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 20D |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 20D |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off |
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 5.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 20D |
| Battery life | 0 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | - | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm | 144 x 106 x 72mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 784 grs | 770 grs |
Screen |
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 20D |
| Live view | No |
No |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 118 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 20D |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max image resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 3504 x 2336 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15 mm | 22.5 x 15 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 8 | 8 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 20D |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | - |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | - |
| Video resolutions | - | - |
Viewfinder |
Canon EOS 30D | Canon EOS 20D |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |