Canon 10D vs Canon G3 X

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon 10D versus Canon G3 X, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and G3 X (20MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and G3 X (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The 10D was introduced 13 years earlier than the G3 X which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 10D matches up against the G3 X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 10D and Canon PowerShot G3 X. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery and Canon G3 X Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 10D features 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) and the Canon G3 X has proportions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") and a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check out the Canon 10D versus Canon G3 X in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 10D and the G3 X.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 10D and G3 X is 56 and 60 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and G3 X.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 10D using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G3 X will offer greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 10D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.