Canon 10D vs Nikon D780
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D780 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Launched March 2003
- Updated by Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed January 2020
- Superseded the Nikon D750
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On this page, we are matching up the Canon 10D vs Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and D780 (25MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and D780 (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 10D was released 18 years prior to the D780 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the 10D scores against the D780 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 10D & Nikon D780. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 10D Gallery & Nikon D780 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Nikon D780
| 10D | D780 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Canon 10D
| D780 | 10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2020 |  | March 2003 | More modern by 204 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") |
| Display resolution | 2359k |  | 118k | Clearer display (+2241k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Nikon D780
| 10D | D780 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon 10D vs Nikon D780 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D features outside measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Nikon D780 has measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 10D compared to the D780.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and D780 is 56 and 57 respectively.
Canon 10D vs Nikon D780 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 10D and D780.
As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 10D featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Nikon D780 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 10D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D780 Specifications
| Canon EOS 10D | Nikon D780 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 10D | Nikon D780 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2003-03-31 | 2020-01-07 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Expeed 6 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6MP | 25MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 6048 x 4024 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min 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 autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 7 | 51 |
| Cross focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 1.8 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 118 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 900 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 875 grams (1.93 lb) | 840 grams (1.85 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 57 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 571 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 2260 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | EN-EL15b |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | 1 | Two |
| Pricing at release | $1,900 | $2,297 |