Canon 10D vs Canon 1D MII
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Canon 10D vs Canon 1D MII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Announced March 2003
- Replacement is Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 8MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
- Revealed June 2004
- Replaced the Canon 1D
- Newer Model is Canon 1D MII N

Canon 10D vs Canon 1D MII Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon 10D versus Canon 1D MII, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro DSLR and both are offered by Canon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and 1D MII (8MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and 1D MII (APS-H) possess different sensor sizing.

The 10D was revealed 14 months prior to the 1D MII making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon 1D MII being a Large SLR camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 10D scores against the 1D MII for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 10D vs Canon 1D MII Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 10D & Canon EOS-1D Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery & Canon 1D MII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Canon 1D MII
10D | 1D MII |
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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Canon 10D
1D MII | 10D | |||
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Revealed | June 2004 | ![]() | March 2003 | Newer by 14 months |
Display dimension | 2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 118k | Crisper display (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Canon 1D MII
10D | 1D MII | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon 10D vs Canon 1D MII Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 10D provides physical measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) and the Canon 1D MII has specifications of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs).
Compare the Canon 10D versus Canon 1D MII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 10D versus the 1D MII.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and 1D MII is 56 and 50 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Canon 1D MII Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and 1D MII.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 10D with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon 1D MII will offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 10D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 10D vs Canon 1D MII Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 10D vs Canon 1D MII Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Canon EOS-1D Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 10D | Canon EOS-1D Mark II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2003-03-31 | 2004-06-14 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-H |
Sensor measurements | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 28.7 x 19.1mm |
Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 548.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 3504 x 2336 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 45 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Number of lenses | 250 | 250 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.8" | 2" |
Resolution of display | 118k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.72x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | External |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 875g (1.93 pounds) | 1565g (3.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 57 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | 1003 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $1,900 | $6,500 |