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Canon 10D vs Nikon D7000

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Nikon D7000 front
Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7000 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2003
  • Successor is Canon 20D
Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon D90
  • Updated by Nikon D7100
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D7000 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 10D vs Nikon D7000, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and D7000 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 10D was manufactured 8 years prior to the D7000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 10D matches up versus the D7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Nikon D7000

 10D D7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Canon 10D

 D7000 10D 
IntroducedNovember 2010March 2003Newer by 93 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k118kClearer screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Nikon D7000

 10D D7000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D provides physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Nikon D7000 has measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 10D against the D7000.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and D7000 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and D7000.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D7000 to provide extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7000 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography features
Nikon D7000 Portrait photography features
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7000 as a Street photography camera
51
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D7000 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography info
Nikon D7000 Travel photography info
41
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
great battery power (1,050 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7000 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
73
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery power (1,050 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging features
Nikon D7000 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
29
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Nikon D7000
 Canon EOS 10DNikon D7000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 10D Nikon D7000
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2003-03-31 2010-11-30
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3072 x 2048 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 7 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 118k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 875g (1.93 lb) 780g (1.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 57 80
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 13.9
DXO Low light score 571 1167
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single 2
Launch pricing $1,900 $1,049