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Canon 10D vs Canon R5

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
36
Overall
39
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Canon EOS R5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84

Canon 10D vs Canon R5 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Revealed March 2003
  • Successor is Canon 20D
Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed July 2020
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Canon 10D vs Canon R5 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon 10D versus Canon R5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are offered by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and R5 (45MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and R5 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 10D was launched 18 years prior to the R5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 10D grades versus the R5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Canon R5

 10D R5 

Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Canon 10D

 R5 10D 
RevealedJuly 2020March 2003Fresher by 210 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution2100k118kSharper screen (+1982k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 10D and Canon R5

 10D R5 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Canon 10D vs Canon R5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D has got outer dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Canon R5 has measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 10D versus Canon R5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 10D and the R5.

Canon 10D vs Canon R5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and R5 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Canon R5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Canon R5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 10D and R5.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 10D because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon R5 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 39MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older 10D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 10D vs Canon R5 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Canon R5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Canon R5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography factors
Canon R5 Portrait photography factors
49
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
88
has manual focus
MP count excellent (45MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D Street photography factors
Canon R5 Street photography factors
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography features
Canon R5 Sports photography features
37
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (45 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (320 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D as a Travel photography camera
Canon R5 as a Travel photography camera
40
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count excellent (45MP)
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (320 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography information
Canon R5 Landscape photography information
44
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (45MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery (320 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging advice
Canon R5 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (8192 x 4320 resolution)
does have microphone support
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Canon 10D vs Canon R5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Canon R5
 Canon EOS 10DCanon EOS R5
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 10D Canon EOS R5
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2003-03-31 2020-07-09
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic X
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 6 megapixel 45 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3072 x 2048 8192 x 5464
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 7 1053
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon RF
Total lenses 250 17
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 118k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p)
Highest video resolution None 8192x4320
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 875g (1.93 pounds) 738g (1.63 pounds)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 57 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 571 not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $1,900 $3,899