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Canon 10D vs Nikon D300

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Nikon D300 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54

Canon 10D vs Nikon D300 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Revealed March 2003
  • Later Model is Canon 20D
Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Revealed March 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D200
  • Newer Model is Nikon D300S
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D300 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 10D and Nikon D300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and D300 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 10D was released 6 years prior to the D300 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the 10D scores versus the D300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Nikon D300

 10D D300 

Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Canon 10D

 D300 10D 
RevealedMarch 2008March 2003Newer by 60 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution922k118kClearer screen (+804k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Nikon D300

 10D D300 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon 10D vs Nikon D300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 10D features outer dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) and the Nikon D300 has proportions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 10D against the D300.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and D300 is 56 and 55 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and D300.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon D300 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 10D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D300 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Nikon D300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography information
Nikon D300 Portrait photography information
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 10D
Street photography with Nikon D300
51
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
56
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 10D
Sports photography with Nikon D300
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,000 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography advice
Nikon D300 Travel photography advice
41
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
56
good battery pack (1,000 shots)
weather sealing
flash built-in
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography features
Nikon D300 Landscape photography features
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Timelapse function
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,000 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging features
Nikon D300 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
9
no video shooting
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Nikon D300
 Canon EOS 10DNikon D300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 10D Nikon D300
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2003-03-31 2008-03-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3072 x 2048 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 7 51
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 118 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 875 gr (1.93 lbs) 925 gr (2.04 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 57 67
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 12.0
DXO Low light rating 571 679
Other
Battery life - 1000 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,900 $1,100