Canon 10D vs Canon 450D

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 10D versus Canon 450D, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and 450D (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 10D was launched 6 years earlier than the 450D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon 450D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 10D matches up against the 450D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 10D and Canon EOS 450D. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery and Canon 450D Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D features exterior measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Canon 450D has measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 10D versus Canon 450D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 10D against the 450D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 10D and 450D is 56 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 10D and 450D.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon 450D to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.