At A Glance

This professional model offers better construction and features than most consumer-level SLRs offer.

Manufacturer’s Description

The perfect EOS for advanced-amateurs and professionals alike, the EOS 20D sets new standards in its class. Featuring an all-new 8.2 MP CMOS Sensor, a second generation DIGIC II Image Processor, 5 fps performance for up to 23 consecutive frames and a 0.2 second start-up time, the EOS 20D is designed to capture richly detailed, perfectly exposed images with speed formerly found only in cameras several times the price.

The Specs

Display
Display size 1.8 inches
Viewfinder Through-the-lens optical
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces No
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 5.7 inches
Depth 4.2 inches
Height 2.8 inches
Weight 1.66875 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 44.8 mm
Lens mount Interchangeable
Focus features Yes
Storage Media
Compact flash Yes
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Fair
Color Poor
Sharpness Fair
Distortion Good
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 41
Number of Shots 500
Battery Life (minutes) 273.5
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise 74.1
Image Quality, Sharpness 41.1
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 43
Image Quality, Color--Adjusted 53
Image Quality, Color--Auto 42.9
Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation 58
Image Quality, Color 47.9
Image Quality, Overall 43.1
Number of Batteries 1
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 40.2
Image Quality, Distortion 65.9
Image Quality Score Good
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction 73