Table 2 Major Specifications Comparison between EOS 20D and EOS 10D
Indicates the superiority of the EOS 20D over the EOS 10D.
Item
EOS 20D
EOS 10D
Image Sensor
Effective Pixels (Approx.)/Image Sensor
8.2 megapixels/CMOS
6.3 megapixels/CMOS
Effective Sensor Size
22.5 x 15.0
22.7 x 15.1
Color Filter System
RGB Primary Color Filter
Low-pass Filter
Built-in, non-removable
35mm Focal Length Multiplier
1.6x
Power Source for Image Sensor Cleaning
Battery or AC
Recording System
Recording Media
CF Card
Slot Type/Quantity
CF Type I, II /1
Recording
Quality,
Image Size /
File Size
(pixels/MB)
Large
Fine
3504 x 2336/3.6
3072 x 2048/2.4
Normal
3504 x 2336/1.8
3072 x 2048/1.2
Middle
Fine
2544 x 1696/2.2
2048 x 1360/1.3
Normal
2544 x 1696/1.1
2048 x 1360/0.7
Small
Fine
1728 x 1152/1.2
1536 x 1024/0.8
Normal
1728 x 1152/0.6
1536 x 1024/0.4
RAW
3504 x 2336/8.7
RAW3072 x 2048/8.0
RAW + JPEG
Recording Format
Separate RAW &
JPEG files
JPEG embedded in
RAW file
Selection Method
Menu
C.Fn
Processing
Parameters
Color Space
sRGB
Adobe RGB
(Exif 2.21)
Color
Items
4
Increments
5
Monochrome
Items
4
—
Increments
5
—
Sets
3
DCF
(except when Adobe RGB is selected)
Support for 2GB and Larger CF Card
White Balance
WB System
Image Sensor
Auto WB
Preset WB (Settings)
6
Manual WB
Color Temperature Setting
(Range/increments in K)
2800-10000/100
WB Compensation
Blue/Amber Bias: ±9 levels
Magenta/Green Bias: ±9 levels
—
WB Bracketing (stops)
0±3 (except when RAW is selected)
Viewfinder
Magnification (-1 dpt, 50mm lens at infinity)
0.9x
0.88x
Coverage (%)
95%
Focusing Screen
Precision Matte
New Laser Matte
Depth-of-Field Preview
(9)
(7)
Eye Point
20mm
Dioptric Adjustment
-3 to +1dpt
Autofocus
AF Points
9
7
AF Working Range (EV)
EV 0.5 - 18
EV 0.5 - 18
AF Modes
3 (One-Shot / AI Servo / AI Focus)
AF Speed
Predictive AF at 50kph
(EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM)
8m
AF Point Registration (HP)/Shift
—
AF-assist Beam
Intermittent firing of built-in flash
Exposure Control
Shooting Modes
12
Sensor Zones
35
Metering Modes
3
Metering Range (EV)
EV 1 - 20
ISO Speed
Auto
(100 - 400)
Range
Normal
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Extended (C.Fn)
H: 3200
Exposure Compensation
Type
Manual / AEB
Range and Increments
±2 stops in 1/2 or 1/3 stop increments
Shutter
Type
Mechanical
Speed Range, X-sync Speed (sec.)
1/8000-30 sec., bulb
X-sync at 1/250 sec.
1/4000-30 sec., bulb
X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Built-In Flash
Guide No. (at ISO100, m)
/13
Autoflash System
E-TTL II
E-TTL
Flash Exposure Compensation/FE Lock
Drive System
Single/Continuous/Self-Timer
Continuous Shooting Speed (Approx.)
5 fps
3 fps
JPEG L/Fine Max. Burst Shots
23
9
LCD Monitor
Type
TFT
Screen Size
1.8''
Pixels (Approx.)
118,000
Brightness (Levels)
5
Playback
Display Formats
Single, Info, Index, Magnified
Histogram Display/Highlight Alert
/
Enlarged Display/Scroll
(10x zoom)/
Enlarged Viewing
Automatic Rotation
Image Protect/Erase
Image Protect
1 image
Image Erase
1 image, all, initialize
Printing
Exif version
2.21
2.2
DPOF ver.1.1
Direct Printing Compatibility
Menu
Languages
12
Camera Default Reset
Custom Function
Custom Functions (Qty/Settings)
18/50
17/61
Custom Function Batch Cancel
Original Image Data Evaluation System
—
External Interface
USB version
2.0 Hi-Speed
1.1
Video OUT (NTSC/PAL)
Remote Control Terminal/PC Terminal
/
LCD Panel Illumination
(LED / dedicated button)
Cover/Chassis
Top, Front, Rear Cover Material
Magnesium
Chassis Material
Stainless Steel + Plastic
Power Source
Battery
BP-511A, BP-511, BP-512
Battery Life
(at Room Temperature)
AE100%
1000 images
650 images
AE50%, FA50%
700 images
500 images
Battery Grip/Size-AA Batteries
BG-E2/
BG-ED3/—
AC Power
ACK-E2 + DR400
Dimensions/
Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
144 x 105.5 x 71.5 mm
149.7 x 107.5 x 75 mm
Weight (excluding Battery)
685g
790g
Price (Kit, excluding Tax)
(Open)
Release
September 2004
March 2003