Table 3 Major specifications comparison among EOS 5D, EOS-1Ds Mark II and EOS 20D
Indicates superiority of the EOS 5D over the
EOS 20D.
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)
SD Card
—
—
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
6.3 megapixel
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)
—
—
Processing Parameters
Integrated in Picture Style
Color Matrix
—
Color Space
sRGB/Adobe RGB
Noise Reduction
No/Auto/Yes
No/Yes
Backup Mode
—
—
Folder Creation
Auto/Manual/File No. Reset
Auto
Folder Selection to Save Images
—
Max. Number of Images Saved per Folder
9999
100
Support for 2GB and Larger CF Card
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
Magenta/Green
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
Full Auto
—
Programmed Image Control, A-DEP
—
—
Light Metering Mode (%)
Evaluative Metering (No. of Zones)
(35)
(21)
(35)
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)
—
(100-400)
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
Average Metering
(C. Fn)
Shutter
Shutter Speed
1/8000 to 30 sec., Bulb
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
—
—
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
—
—
Playback
Display Formats
Single Image
Shooting Info
4-image Index
—
—
9-image Index
Histogram
Brightness
RGB
—
Highlight Alert
AF Frame Display
—
Magnified View
1.5x to 10x
Rotate
Manual/Auto
Jump
10 shots
—
100 shots
—
—
Date
—
—
Folder
—
—
Video OUT (NTSC/PAL)
Image Protect
Per Image
Per Image/Per Folder
/Per Memory Card
Per Image
Sound Recording
—
—
Menu Languages
15
Printing
CP Direct, Bubble Jet Direct
PictBridge
DCF/Exif (Ver.)
2.0/2.21
DPOF
Customization
Custom Functions
21 Functions/57 Settings
20 Functions/65 Settings
18 Functions/50 Settings
Personal Functions
—
27
—
Camera Settings Storage
(Mode Dial ''C'')
(CF Card)
—
Original Image Data Evaluation System
Support for Wireless Transmitter WFT-E1
External Interface
PC Terminal
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
IEEE1394
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Video OUT
X-sync Terminal
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