Canon 1000D vs Canon 10D
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Canon 1000D vs Canon 10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Revealed July 2008
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Newer Model is Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Revealed March 2003
- Replacement is Canon 20D

Canon 1000D vs Canon 10D Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon 1000D versus Canon 10D, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and 10D (6MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 1000D was revealed 5 years later than the 10D and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1000D grades vs the 10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 1000D vs Canon 10D Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1000D and Canon EOS 10D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery and Canon 10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Canon 10D
1000D | 10D | |||
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Revealed | July 2008 | ![]() | March 2003 | Fresher by 65 months |
Display sizing | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 118k | Crisper display (+112k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Canon 1000D
10D | 1000D |
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Common features in the Canon 1000D and Canon 10D
1000D | 10D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon 1000D vs Canon 10D Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1000D has outer measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Canon 10D has dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 1000D versus Canon 10D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 1000D vs the 10D.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and 10D is 70 and 56 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Canon 10D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and 10D.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 1000D to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher 1000D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1000D vs Canon 10D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1000D vs Canon 10D Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Canon EOS 10D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 1000D | Canon EOS 10D |
Also Known as | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-07-22 | 2003-03-31 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 22.7 x 15.1mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 342.8mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 3072 x 2048 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 7 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 250 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 1.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 118k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 502g (1.11 lbs) | 875g (1.93 lbs) |
Dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 62 | 57 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | 719 | 571 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $160 | $1,900 |