Canon 10D vs Canon 70D

Lets look much closer at the Canon 10D versus Canon 70D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are sold by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and 70D (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 10D was revealed 11 years before the 70D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 10D matches up against the 70D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 10D and Canon EOS 70D. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery and Canon 70D Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 10D offers external dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Canon 70D has dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 10D versus Canon 70D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 10D vs the 70D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and 70D is 56 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and 70D.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 70D to show more detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.