Canon EOS Kiss X70 vs Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss X70 and Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS Kiss X70 were released 2014 and Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography was released 2005. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS Kiss X70 | 2014 |
| Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography | 2005 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS Kiss X70 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS Kiss X70 has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography has 8,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS Kiss X70 |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
| Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
8,2 MP
8185344 pixels 3504 x 2336 |
Canon EOS Kiss X70 has a 119 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS Kiss X70 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography. Canon EOS Kiss X70 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 6400 while Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography has 100 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS Kiss X70 | 100-6400 |
| Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography | 100-3200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X70
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss X70 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS Kiss X70 | 3 |
| Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS Kiss X70. Unfortunately Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography weighs 770 gr (equal to 1.7 lb) which is 60% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X70 and its 480 gr (or 1.06 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS Kiss X70 | 480 gr 1.06 lb |
| Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography | 770 gr 1.7 lb |
Canon EOS Kiss X70 vs Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Kiss X70 and Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS Kiss X70 |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Name | Canon EOS Kiss X70 | Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS Kiss X70 |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Release Year | 2014 | 2005 |
| Release Date | 2014-02-12 | 2005-06-01 |
| MSRP | 549 USD | 1499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS Kiss X70 |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS Kiss X70 |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels | 3504 x 2336 pixels |
| Megapixels | 18 MP | 8,2 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 4 | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Canon EOS Kiss X70 |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| ISO Range | 100 - 6400 | 100 - 3200 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS Kiss X70 |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS Kiss X70 |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 1.8” |
| Screen dots | 460000 | 118000 |
| Touch screen | No | No |
| Screen type | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) | 0.9× (0.56× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS Kiss X70 |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Frames per second | 3 fps | 5 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | 9 meters | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS Kiss X70 |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
H.264 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS Kiss X70 |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS Kiss X70 |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | No | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless | No | No |
| Remote Control | Yes (E3 connector) | Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS Kiss X70 |
Canon EOS 20D Astrophotography |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
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Battery Pack BP-511A
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 500 shots | 1000 shots |
| Width | 130 mm | 144 mm |
| Height | 100 mm | 106 mm |
| Depth | 78 mm | 72 mm |
| Weight | 480 gram | 770 gram |