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Canon 10D vs Canon 1D MII

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
36
Overall
39
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43

Canon 10D vs Canon 1D MII Key Specs

Canon 10D
(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
Canon 1D MII
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Canon 1D MII

 10D 1D MII 

Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Canon 10D

 1D MII 10D 
RevealedJune 2004March 2003Newer by 14 months
Display dimension2"1.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k118kCrisper display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Canon 1D MII

 10D 1D MII 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon 10D vs Canon 1D MII size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Canon 1D MII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Canon 1D MII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography details
Canon 1D MII Portrait photography details
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (8MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D as a Street photography camera
Canon 1D MII as a Street photography camera
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
45
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,565g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography info
Canon 1D MII Sports photography info
37
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 10D
Travel photography with Canon 1D MII
40
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
29
more heavy than competition in class (1,565g)
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography advice
Canon 1D MII Landscape photography advice
44
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging factors
Canon 1D MII Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
9
no video recording
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Canon 10D vs Canon 1D MII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Canon 1D MII
 Canon EOS 10DCanon EOS-1D Mark II
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