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Canon 10D vs Nikon D500

Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
36
Overall
39
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Nikon D500 front
Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
90
Overall
75

Canon 10D vs Nikon D500 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
  • Introduced March 2003
  • Successor is Canon 20D
Nikon D500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 860g - 147 x 115 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D300S
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D500 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 10D vs Nikon D500, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and D500 (21MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 10D was manufactured 13 years earlier than the D500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 10D grades against the D500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Nikon D500

 10D D500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D500 over the Canon 10D

 D500 10D 
LaunchedJanuary 2016March 2003Newer by 155 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution2359k118kCrisper screen (+2241k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 10D and Nikon D500

 10D D500 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 10D vs Nikon D500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 10D has got external 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 D500 has proportions of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

Examine the Canon 10D vs Nikon D500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 10D compared to the D500.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and D500 is 56 and 56 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and D500.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D500 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D500 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Nikon D500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Portrait photography camera
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D500 as a Street photography camera
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
68
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography factors
Nikon D500 Sports photography factors
37
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography information
Nikon D500 Travel photography information
40
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
better than average battery pack (1,240 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography factors
Nikon D500 Landscape photography factors
44
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,240 shots)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging information
Nikon D500 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
31
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Nikon D500
 Canon EOS 10DNikon D500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 10D Nikon D500
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2003-03-31 2016-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3072 x 2048 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 1640000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 7 153
Cross type focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 118k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 875g (1.93 lb) 860g (1.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 147 x 115 x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 57 84
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 14.0
DXO Low light rating 571 1324
Other
Battery life - 1240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) XQD/SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compliant)
Card slots One Two
Pricing at release $1,900 $1,497