Canon 10D vs Canon 5D MIV

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon 10D and Canon 5D MIV, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and 5D MIV (30MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and 5D MIV (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The 10D was revealed 14 years prior to the 5D MIV which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 10D scores vs the 5D MIV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 10D & Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. The full galleries are provided at Canon 10D Gallery & Canon 5D MIV Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 10D has outer 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 MIV has specifications of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 10D vs the 5D MIV.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and 5D MIV is 56 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 10D and 5D MIV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 10D having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Canon 5D MIV will give greater detail because of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 10D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.