Canon 10D vs Canon 5D

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon 10D versus Canon 5D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and 5D (13MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and 5D (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The 10D was revealed 3 years prior to the 5D and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 10D matches up versus the 5D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 10D and Canon EOS 5D. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery and Canon 5D Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 10D enjoys physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Canon 5D has sizing of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 10D versus Canon 5D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 10D compared to the 5D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 10D and 5D is 56 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and 5D.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 10D with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon 5D will give extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 10D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.