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Indicates superiority of the EOS 5D over the EOS 20D. |
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Indicates superiority of the EOS 5D over the EOS-1Ds Mark II. |
| Item | EOS 5D | EOS-1Ds Mark II | EOS 20D | ||
| Image Sensor | Image Sensor | CMOS | |||
| Effective Pixels (Approximate) | 12.8 megapixel | 16.7 megapixel | 8.2 megapixel | ||
| Effective Sensor Size (mm) | 35.8 x 23.9 | 36.0 x 24.0 | 22.5 x 15.0 | ||
| Color Filter System | RGB primary color filter | ||||
| Low-pass Filter | 3 Layers/Built-in, Non-removable | ||||
| 35mm Focal Length Equivalent | 1x | 1.6x | |||
| Recording System | Recording Media | CF Card (Type I, II) |
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| Card Slot | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Recording Pixels(Approx.) | Large | 12.7 megapixel | 16.6 megapixel | 8.2 megapixel | |
| Middle | 6.7 megapixel | 8.6 megapixel | 4.3 megapixel | ||
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| Small | 4.2 megapixel | 4.2 megapixel | 2.0 megapixel | ||
| RAW | 12.7 megapixel | 16.6 megapixel | 8.2 megapixel | ||
| JPEG Quality (Compression Ratio) Settings |
2 | 10 | 2 | ||
| Picture Styles (Setting) | (6+3) |
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| Processing Parameters | Integrated in Picture Style | |
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| Color Matrix | |
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| Color Space | sRGB/Adobe RGB | ||||
| Noise Reduction | No/Auto/Yes | No/Yes | |||
| Backup Mode | — | |
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| Folder Creation | Auto/Manual/File No. Reset | Auto | |||
| Folder Selection to Save Images | |
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| Max. Number of Images Saved per Folder | 9999 | 100 | |||
| Support for 2GB and Larger CF Card | |
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| Image Processor | DIGIC II | ||||
| White Balance | Auto White Balance (AWB) | Image Sensor | |||
| WB Settings | 9 | 12 | 9 | ||
| WB Bracketing | Amount | ±3 steps in full steps | |||
| Method | Blue/Amber | ||||
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| Release | 3 Bracketed Image per Shutter Release | ||||
| White Balance Compensation Levels | ±9 steps in full steps | ||||
| Viewfinder | Magnification (-1dpt, 50mm lens at infinity) | 0.71 | 0.7 | 0.9 | |
| Coverage (%) | 96 | 100 | 95 | ||
| Standard Focusing Screen | Precision Matte | Laser Matte | Precision Matte | ||
| Interchangeable Focusing Screen | 2 (Sold separately) | 9 (Sold separately) | — | ||
| Eye Point | 20 mm | ||||
| Dioptric Adjustment | -3 to +1(dpt.) | ||||
| Autofocus | AF Points | 9 (+ 6 Assist AF Points) | 45 | 9 | |
| AF Frame Selection | Multi-controller | Quick Control Dial | Multi-controller | ||
| Focusing Range (EV) | -0.5 to 18 | 0 to 18 | -0.5 to 18 | ||
| AF Speed, Accuracy | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | ||
| Predictive AF Minimum Distance (50 km/h, 300/2.8L) |
8 m | ||||
| AF-assist Beam | External Flash | Built-in Flash | |||
| Exposure Control | P, Tv, Av, M and Bulb | |
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| Programmed Image Control, A-DEP | — | — | |
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| Light Metering Mode (%) | Evaluative Metering (No. of Zones) | (35) |
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| Partial (%) | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | ||
| Spot (%) | 3.5 | 2.4 | — | ||
| Metering Area (50/1.4; ISO100) [EV] | 1-20 | 0-20 | 1-20 | ||
| ISO Speed (Steps) | Auto | (100-400) |
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| Normal Range | 100 - 1600 (1/3 step) | 100 - 1600 (Full step) | |||
| Expansion (C. Fn) | L: 50, H: 3200 | H: 3200 | |||
| E-TTL Autoflash | Evaluating Metering | E-TTL II | |||
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| Shutter | Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec., Bulb |
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| X-sync Speed | 1/200 sec. | 1/250 sec. | |||
| Release Time Lag | Normal | 75 ms | 55 ms | 65 ms | |
| Minimum | — | 40 ms (P.Fn-26) | — | ||
| Built-In Flash | — | — | |
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| Drive System | Drive Mode | Single/Continuous | |||
| Continuous Shooting Speed (Approximate) | 3 fps | 4 fps | 5 fps | ||
| Max. Burst Shots | JPEG/L/F | 60 | 32 | 23 | |
| RAW | 17 | 11 | 6 | ||
| LCD Monitor | Size | 2.5'' | 2'' | 1.8'' | |
| Pixels (Approximate) | 230,000 | 118,000 | |||
| Wide Picture Coverage | |
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| Playback | Display Formats | Single Image | |
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| 4-image Index | — | |
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| 9-image Index | |
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| Histogram | Brightness | |
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| Highlight Alert | |
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| AF Frame Display | |
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| Magnified View | 1.5x to 10x | ||||
| Rotate | Manual/Auto | ||||
| Jump | 10 shots | |
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| Date | |
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| Folder | |
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| Video OUT (NTSC/PAL) | |
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| Image Protect | Per Image | Per Image/Per Folder /Per Memory Card |
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| Sound Recording | — | |
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| Menu Languages | 15 | ||||
| Printing | CP Direct, Bubble Jet Direct | |
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| DCF/Exif (Ver.) | 2.0/2.21 | ||||
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| Customization | Custom Functions | 21 Functions/57 Settings | 20 Functions/65 Settings | 18 Functions/50 Settings | |
| Personal Functions | — | 27 | — | ||
| Camera Settings Storage | (Mode Dial ''C'') |
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| Original Image Data Evaluation System | |
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| Support for Wireless Transmitter WFT-E1 | |
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| External Interface | PC Terminal | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed | IEEE1394 | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed | |
| Video OUT | |
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| X-sync Terminal | |
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| Remote Control Terminal | N3-type | ||||
| Shutter Durability (Release Cycles) | 100,000 | 200,000 | Not published | ||
| Power Source | Battery | BP-511A | NP-E3 | BP-511A | |
| Battery Life | 800 shots | 1200 shots | 1000 shots (Without using Built-in Flash) | ||
| Start-up Time | 0.2 sec. | ||||
| Exterior | Material | Magnesium | |||
| Color | Black | ||||
| Water / Dust-Resistance | Normal | Excellent | Normal | ||
| Chassis Material | Stainless Steel | Magnesium | Stainless Steel | ||
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 152 x 113 x 75mm | 156 x 157.6 x 79.9mm | 144 x 105.5 x 71.5mm | ||
| Weight | 810g | 1215g | 685g | ||
| Price | Open | Open | Open | ||
| Release | October 2005 | November 2004 | September 2004 | ||