Canon 10D vs Canon 5D MIII
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Canon 10D vs Canon 5D MIII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Launched March 2003
- Refreshed by Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 22MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Older Model is Canon 5D MII
- Newer Model is Canon 5D MIV
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Canon 10D vs Canon 5D MIII Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon 10D versus Canon 5D MIII, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both created by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and 5D MIII (22MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and 5D MIII (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.
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The 10D was announced 10 years earlier than the 5D MIII and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 10D grades versus the 5D MIII for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon 10D vs Canon 5D MIII Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 10D & Canon EOS 5D Mark III. The whole galleries are available at Canon 10D Gallery & Canon 5D MIII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Canon 5D MIII
10D | 5D MIII |
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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Canon 10D
5D MIII | 10D | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | March 2003 | Fresher by 111 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 118k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Canon 5D MIII
10D | 5D MIII | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon 10D vs Canon 5D MIII Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 10D features outside dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Canon 5D MIII has proportions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Look at the Canon 10D versus Canon 5D MIII in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 10D compared to the 5D MIII.
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Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and 5D MIII is 56 and 55 respectively.
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Canon 10D vs Canon 5D MIII Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 10D and 5D MIII.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 10D with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon 5D MIII will show extra detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 10D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon 10D vs Canon 5D MIII sensor size comparison Canon 10D vs Canon 5D MIII sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-10D-vs-Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 10D vs Canon 5D MIII Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 10D vs Canon 5D MIII Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 10D vs Canon 5D MIII Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-10D-vs-Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon 10D vs Canon 5D MIII Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Canon EOS 5D Mark III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 10D | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2003-03-31 | 2012-05-22 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Digic 5+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 22MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 5760 x 3840 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 61 |
Cross type focus points | - | 41 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Canon EF |
Total lenses | 250 | 250 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 1.8" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 118k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Clear View II TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 875g (1.93 lbs) | 950g (2.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 57 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | 2293 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 950 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LP-E6 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Price at launch | $1,900 | $2,780 |