Canon 10D vs Canon 7D
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Canon 10D vs Canon 7D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Released March 2003
- Renewed by Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Launched November 2009
- New Model is Canon 7D MII

Canon 10D vs Canon 7D Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon 10D and Canon 7D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and 7D (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

The 10D was released 7 years prior to the 7D and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 10D scores versus the 7D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 10D vs Canon 7D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 10D and Canon EOS 7D. The complete galleries are available at Canon 10D Gallery and Canon 7D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Canon 7D
10D | 7D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Canon 10D
7D | 10D | |||
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Launched | November 2009 | ![]() | March 2003 | Fresher by 80 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 118k | Clearer screen (+802k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Canon 7D
10D | 7D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon 10D vs Canon 7D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 10D comes with outer measurements 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 7D has proportions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 10D and Canon 7D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 10D and the 7D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 10D and 7D is 56 and 56 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Canon 7D Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and 7D.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon 7D to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 10D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 10D vs Canon 7D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 10D vs Canon 7D Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Canon EOS 7D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 10D | Canon EOS 7D |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2003-03-31 | 2009-11-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 5184 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 19 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 326 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 118k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 875g (1.93 pounds) | 860g (1.90 pounds) |
Dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 57 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | 854 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 800 images |
Form of battery | - | 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 type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,900 | $1,050 |