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Canon 10D vs Canon 300D

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
36
Overall
39
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Canon EOS 300D front
Portability
63
Imaging
42
Features
33
Overall
38

Canon 10D vs Canon 300D Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2003
  • Successor is Canon 20D
Canon 300D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
  • Introduced September 2003
  • Alternate Name is EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
  • Newer Model is Canon 350D
Photography Glossary

Canon 10D vs Canon 300D Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 10D and Canon 300D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 10D (6MP) and the 300D (6MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 10D was unveiled 5 months prior to the 300D which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon 300D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 10D scores vs the 300D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Canon 300D

 10D 300D 

Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Canon 10D

 300D 10D 

Common features in the Canon 10D and Canon 300D

 10D 300D 
IntroducedMarch 2003September 2003Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing1.8"1.8"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution118k118kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon 10D vs Canon 300D Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 10D offers outer measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Canon 300D has dimensions of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 10D and Canon 300D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 10D against the 300D.

Canon 10D vs Canon 300D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 10D and 300D is 56 and 63 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Canon 300D top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Canon 300D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 10D and 300D.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon 10D vs Canon 300D sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Canon 300D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Canon 300D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography features
Canon 300D Portrait photography features
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 10D
Street photography with Canon 300D
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography features
Canon 300D Sports photography features
37
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
37
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D as a Travel photography camera
Canon 300D as a Travel photography camera
40
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
43
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography information
Canon 300D Landscape photography information
44
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging information
Canon 300D Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
9
no video shooting
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Canon 10D vs Canon 300D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Canon 300D
 Canon EOS 10DCanon EOS 300D
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 10D Canon EOS 300D
Other name - EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2003-03-31 2003-09-04
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 22.7 x 15.1mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 342.8mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3072 x 2048 3072 x 2048
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 7 7
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 250 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 1.8 inch
Display resolution 118 thousand dots 118 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 875g (1.93 lb) 645g (1.42 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 57 55
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 10.8
DXO Low light score 571 544
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,900 $54