Canon 20D : Specifications and Opinions

Canon 20D

The Canon 20D is a reflex camera with APS-C (1.6x) sensor and 8.2 megapixels manufactured from 2004 to 2006 (discontinued). The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1400 €; The average price was 1400 €;

29 users have given it an average vote of 8.8 out of 10

Sensor
Format	APS-C, 22.3 x 15 mm (image ratio 3:2, crop factor 1.6x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	8.2 megapixel (pixel pitch 6.36 μm)
ISO sensitivities	100 - 3200
File formats	RAW, JPEG
Esposure
Shutter speeds	30" - 1/8000
Exp. compensation	+/- 2 stops at 1/2 steps
Exp. modes	P, S, A, M, scene
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Canon EF, Canon EF-S (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	No
Autofocus (AF areas)	9
Continuos shooting	5 FPS x 6 RAW / 23 JPEG
Pre-Burst	No
Live View	No
MLU/SS	No
Video mode	No
WiFi	No
GPS	No
USB
USB Charging	No
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	No
LCD	1.8", 240 x 180 pixels, fixed
Viewfinder	Optical, coverage 95%, 0.90x
Flash	Yes, guide number 12 meters
Storage	CF
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Shutter
Battery	Canon BP-511A, 10.86 Wh
Weather sealing	No
Weight	770 g
Dimensions	144 x 106 x 72 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Jacopo Pasqualotto

sent on 29 Giugno 2025

Pros: Well done, sensor with few mpx, manual controls, rear joystick, nice viewfinder, nice colors, very similar to the 5D clsssic.

Cons: No spare parts

Opinion: Take the magnificent 5D Classic, put them inside an aps-c sensor: you will have the 20D. Wonderful jpgs with filmy colors, perfect maneuverability, no advanced automatisms or 10,000 distracting maf points and no slobbering artificial screen instead of the reflex viewfinder, zero liveview and no movies. A REAL DSLR, not a mobile phone with an interchangeable lens like modern mirrorless cameras. If you want to take photos and not sit on social media, take a seat.

Controsenso

sent on 23 Febbraio 2024

Pros: Solid, ergonomic and easy to use. A real school camera

Cons: Nothing, considering that it refers to a technology from 20 years ago

Opinion: My first DSLR, robust and reliable, easy to use; in fact, I still own it and it is working, even if it is unused. A "spartan" reflex, produced 20 years ago and so don't expect automatisms and frills of any kind: the 20D forces you to an almost analog approach in its use. This is why I consider it an excellent "school-camera", for those approaching the world of photography, to start shooting and practice without breaking the bank. In my opinion, after learning how to use it thoroughly, you can compare yourself with any superior model. Of course, the 8.2 Mpx are not many and today they could be tender, but this must lead us to frame well and avoid exasperated crops. Raw files are good and light though. The ISO tightness in principle should not exceed 800, with higher values it appears conspicuous grain; unless you intend to obtain it in a targeted way. Limited autofocus but which must be compared to its time, on the other hand a good burst for the time. Very small LCD rear screen, from which the quality of the shot taken is not evident (but this was also a prerogative of the first 1D series). In short, a historic forerunner of the APS C and semi-PRO digital series, but which even today, with the right optics and the right exposure (and above all with the right eye) churns out beautiful and surprising photos.

Phshoot

sent on 16 Febbraio 2020

Pros: Robust, reliable, simple to use, rendered with good lenses and vintage lenses, lightweight raw files, colors, CCD sensor.

Cons: A few mega pixels, it doesn't have all the commands of the latest, screen not usable to review photos. Few isos, so he doesn't take pictures in the dark.

Opinion: Take it for fun. I started photographing with manual goalses and adapters. The yield with a few fifty 1.4 was more than satisfactory. Using manual targets and without af it forced me to take a different way of photographing than usual. It's a very robust machine. The lack of resolution obliges you to be very careful about what you frame and I have to say that it is a good exercise. I always shoot in raw and notice that good files come out (but not always), certainly nothing to do with the super heavy ones of the last releases but if you have a good eye and be careful there are some nice photos. I got very fond of it for various reasons: the first is that you don't have to be careful what you carry with you and then because it produces images that you didn't really expect. The fact that I have isos up to 3200 in H mode (and no more) I also find it a good exercise to photograph. I really like the grain it produces at high iso on black and white. Great for manual use with vintage lenses, great if you don't want to fill your hard drive, great if you know post produce. In a nutshell: I found it very funny. Be clear: photographed during the day and outdoors, or use very bright objects. One last thing: Having a small screen that doesn't allow you to review photos as accurately as on the latest machines forces you to worry more about the shot than the result on the screen. It takes you back a little bit to the old way of photographing and I think this is a good school.

GianDeS

sent on 10 Marzo 2017

Pros: sturdiness, ergonomics, in used price, color rendering, optical burst

Cons: mpx few, small screen, ISO, autofocus is not very good because of the few AF points

Opinion: I bought this beautiful girl two years ago, spending exactly 159euro, had no problem, and a few scratches, the machine is reliable and robust ergonomic, I took quite a lot and never gave problems, the only niggles are the few autofocus points (9 ), the screen too small, the seal at high iSO and the few mpx. I recommend it to anyone who wants to approach the digital photography without many frills. to see some photos taken by me with this machine you can see them on my profile, or to My Profile 500px (https://500px.com/gianlucadesolda)

Mirko T

sent on 04 Settembre 2016

Pros: Robust, no "frills", ergonomic, made of soft and harmonious sensor. AF accurate and fast enough if understood and used properly.

Cons: 8mp and little resistance to high ISO, but at the time that passed the convent. No spot metering.

Opinion: Happy owner of a 20D to a little over two years, I like sports photography in the context of the motors with attached photos statiche.rnLa I find very important, which is only good when shooting on the track. I find the AF much more precise of my ex-1000D and 1100D; if necessary, use the AF stop button. RNLA color rendering and tone I find it very good and very comfortable to work in PP. I like the warm tones that pulls out, with little saturated blacks: they remind me of the films I've taken the first steps. rnrnPenso that will change in the future for a 5D mk2 to have more quality with a similar color rendering (and obviously even better)

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