Canon 10D vs Canon M50 II
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Canon 10D vs Canon M50 II 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
- Replacement is Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Replaced the Canon M50

Canon 10D vs Canon M50 II Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon 10D and Canon M50 II, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and M50 II (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 10D was unveiled 18 years earlier than the M50 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 10D matches up versus the M50 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 10D vs Canon M50 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 10D & Canon EOS M50 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Canon 10D Gallery & Canon M50 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Canon M50 II
10D | M50 II |
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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon 10D
M50 II | 10D | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | ![]() | March 2003 | Newer by 213 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 118k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Canon M50 II
10D | M50 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Canon 10D vs Canon M50 II Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D has exterior 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 M50 II has measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Canon 10D and Canon M50 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 10D compared to the M50 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and M50 II is 56 and 79 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Canon M50 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 10D and M50 II.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon M50 II to provide you with extra detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon 10D vs Canon M50 II Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 10D | Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2003-03-31 | 2020-10-14 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 342.8mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Canon EF-M |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 23 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 118 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 875g (1.93 lbs) | 387g (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 57 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 305 photographs |
Battery form | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $1,900 | $599 |