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Canon 10D vs Canon R6

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
36
Overall
39
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Canon EOS R6 front
Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79

Canon 10D vs Canon R6 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Released March 2003
  • Successor is Canon 20D
Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Later Model is Canon R6 II
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Canon 10D vs Canon R6 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon 10D versus Canon R6, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are produced by Canon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and R6 (20MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and R6 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 10D was introduced 18 years earlier than the R6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 10D grades vs the R6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Canon R6

 10D R6 

Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon 10D

 R6 10D 
AnnouncedJuly 2020March 2003Newer by 210 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1620k118kClearer screen (+1502k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 10D and Canon R6

 10D R6 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Canon 10D vs Canon R6 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D has outer measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Canon R6 has measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 10D and the R6.

Canon 10D vs Canon R6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 10D and R6 is 56 and 61 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Canon R6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Canon R6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and R6.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 10D using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Canon R6 will provide more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 10D vs Canon R6 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Canon R6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Canon R6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography information
Canon R6 Portrait photography information
49
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
83
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 10D
Street photography with Canon R6
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography info
Canon R6 Sports photography info
37
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 10D
Travel photography with Canon R6
40
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography advice
Canon R6 Landscape photography advice
44
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D as a Vlogging camera
Canon R6 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
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Canon 10D vs Canon R6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Canon R6
 Canon EOS 10DCanon EOS R6
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 10D Canon EOS R6
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3072 x 2048 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 6072
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Canon RF
Total lenses 250 17
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 875 gr (1.93 lbs) 680 gr (1.50 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 - 360 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 2
Pricing at release $1,900 $2,499