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Canon 10D vs Nikon D780

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Nikon D780 front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon 10D vs Nikon D780 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(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
Nikon D780
(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  • Superseded the Nikon D750
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D780 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Nikon D780

 10D D780 

Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Canon 10D

 D780 10D 
RevealedJanuary 2020March 2003More modern by 204 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution2359k118kClearer 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).

Look at the Canon 10D vs Nikon D780 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D780 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and D780 is 56 and 57 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D780 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D780 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D780 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Nikon D780 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D780 Portrait photography advice
49
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
86
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D Street photography info
Nikon D780 Street photography info
51
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
71
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography info
Nikon D780 Sports photography info
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (2,260 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography features
Nikon D780 Travel photography features
41
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery pack (2,260 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D780 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (2,260 shots)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D780 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
32
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D780 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Nikon D780
 Canon EOS 10DNikon 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