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Canon 10D vs Nikon D7100

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2003
  • New Model is Canon 20D
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D7000
  • Updated by Nikon D7200
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D7100 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 10D vs Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and D7100 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 10D was unveiled 11 years before the D7100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the 10D grades vs the D7100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Nikon D7100

 10D D7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 10D

 D7100 10D 
AnnouncedApril 2013March 2003Newer by 122 months
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1229k118kCrisper display (+1111k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Nikon D7100

 10D D7100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 10D has got physical measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Nikon D7100 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 10D versus the D7100.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and D7100 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and D7100.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D7100 to render more detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography highlights
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D Street photography factors
Nikon D7100 Street photography factors
51
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography information
Nikon D7100 Sports photography information
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography advice
Nikon D7100 Travel photography advice
41
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
66
weather proof
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography details
Nikon D7100 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 10D
Vlogging with Nikon D7100
9
can't record video
30
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Nikon D7100
 Canon EOS 10DNikon D7100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 10D Nikon D7100
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2003-03-31 2013-04-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3072 x 2048 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 7 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 118k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 875 grams (1.93 lbs) 765 grams (1.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 57 83
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 13.7
DXO Low light score 571 1256
Other
Battery life - 950 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots One Dual
Retail price $1,900 $800