Canon 12x36 IS III vs Canon 10x20 IS
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Quick take: The Canon 10x20 IS costs $250 less; the Canon 12x36 IS III reaches farther (12x vs 10x); the Canon 10x20 IS has a wider field of view (278 vs 262 ft @ 1000 yds).
Field of view, to scale
you2505007501000 yds
Distance200 yds
Canon 12x36 IS III5.0°
52 ft wide at 200 yds
Canon 10x20 IS5.3°
56 ft wide at 200 yds
Top-down view · drawn to true scale — no exaggeration
| Spec | Canon 12x36 IS III | Canon 10x20 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$800 | ~$550 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Use case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Magnification | 12x | 10x |
| Objective | 36mm | 20mm |
| Exit pupil | 3.0mm | 2.0mm |
| Field of view | 262 ft @ 1000 yds | 278 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 14.5mm | 13.5mm |
| Close focus | 19.7 ft | 6.6 ft |
| Prism | Porro | Porro |
| Glass | Standard | Standard |
| Coating | Super Spectra Multi-Coated | Super Spectra Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 23.3 oz | 15.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.0 x 6.9 in | 4.6 x 5.6 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
Feature comparison
Canon 12x36 IS III
- ✗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