• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 14.6 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • APS-C 328.6mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Detailed specifications
  • Pentax K20D
  • Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D)
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Predecessor: Pentax K10D
K10D vs K20D
 
Successor: Pentax K-7
K20D vs K-7
Canon T3
XS vs T3
General
Model Number: K20D XS
Alternate Model Number(s):   EOS 1000D, EOS Kiss F
Camera Format: Pro SLR SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $799.95 $699.99
Street Price:   $439.79
Date Available: 2008-04-30 2008-08-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 28.3 oz (802 g)
includes batteries
25.0 oz (710 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
Size: 5.6 x 4.0 x 2.8 in.
(142 x 102 x 70 mm)
5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in.
(126 x 98 x 62 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:   Canon
Effective Megapixels: 14.6 10.1
Sensor Format: APS-C APS-C
Sensor size: 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) 328.56mm2 (22.20mm x 14.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 5.05 microns 5.71 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5x 1.6x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter: Fixed Fixed
Self-Cleaning: Yes Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: Yes No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 65  
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 22.9  
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 11.1  
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 639  
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4672 x 3104 (14.5 MP, Other),
3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other),
3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2),
1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2)
3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2),
2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2),
1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG) JPEG, 12-bit Raw
Continuous-mode frames/second: 2.8 2.9
Video Capture
Can take movies: No No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format:    
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder: No
HD Video Out: No No
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) Canon EF/EF-S
Lens: n/a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):   29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual):   18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:   3.00x
Aperture Range:   f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range:    
Macro Focus Range:    
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No Yes
Digital Zoom: No No
Digital Zoom Values: n/a n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) TTL-SIR, phase detection w/ 7 AF points
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, coverage: 95%, magnification: 0.95x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5 SLR type; Fixed eye-level pentamirror (0.95%, 0.81x mag, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter)
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.63x 0.51x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.95x 0.81x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.7 2.5
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 230,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 32.0x 10.0x
Top Deck Display: Yes No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 3200 1600
Minimum ISO (native): 100 100
ISO Settings: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded) ISO 100 - 800 (basic zone), ISO 100 - 1600 (creative zone, 1 stop increments)
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 30 sec 1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot 35-zone TTL evaluative, partial, or center-weighted average
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program
Self Timer: 2 or 12 seconds 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless E-TTL II auto flash
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. 13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description: Depends on lens Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync: 1/180 1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation: -2 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: Full TTL exposure  
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC SD / SDHC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: RAW (.PEF, .DNG) 12-bit Raw
Movie File Format:    
Included Memory: No memory included No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Wired or IR Optional Wired (RS-60E3)
Connections (extended): DC input, wired remote Wired remote socket
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 0.39 0.42
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 0.36 0.69
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): 11 5
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 2.8 2.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 38 7
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.17 seconds 0.16 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.090 seconds 0.104 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 0.24 seconds 0.17 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.089 seconds 0.087 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes): Live View: Full AF = n/a Prefocused = 0.659s Prefocused with flash = 2.395s Live View Pre-focused: 0.164
Startup Time: 0.4 seconds 0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.5 seconds 0.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power: 3.1 seconds 3.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):    
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): 530 shots 500 shots
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary D-LI50 Proprietary LP-E5
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes
Internal Charging Supported: No
Software
Included Software: CD-ROM S-SW74/75 ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor, Digital Photo Professional, PTP TWAIN Driver (Windows 2000)
OS Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, OS X v10.3-10.5
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system; Weather and dust resistant body; Live View mode that allows users to see the full image area to confirm composition, focus status and lighting on the large 2.7 inch LCD monitor; Expanded Dynamic Range function; Improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles for the photographer to remove.