Canon 10x30 IS II vs Canon 10x20 IS
Quick take: The Canon 10x30 IS II has a wider field of view (315 vs 278 ft @ 1000 yds); the Canon 10x30 IS II gathers more light with a larger 30mm objective.
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Canon 10x30 IS II6.0°
63 ft wide at 200 yds ≈ 1.6 school buses
Canon 10x20 IS5.3°
56 ft wide at 200 yds
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Canon 10x30 IS II | Canon 10x20 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$550 | ~$550 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Magnification | 10x | 10x |
| Objective | 30mm | 20mm |
| Exit pupil | 3.0mm | 2.0mm |
| Field of view | 315 ft @ 1000 yds | 278 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 14.5mm | 13.5mm |
| Close focus | 13.8 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Prism | Porro | Porro |
| Glass | Standard | Standard |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Super Spectra Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 21.2 oz | 15.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x 5.0 in | 4.6 x 5.6 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
Feature comparison
Canon 10x30 IS II
- ✗ED Glass
- ✗Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✗Waterproof
- ✗Fogproof
- ✓Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Canon 10x20 IS
- ✗ED Glass
- ✗Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✗Waterproof
- ✗Fogproof
- ✓Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter