Canon 10D vs Nikon D80
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon 10D versus Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and D80 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 10D was manufactured 4 years prior to the D80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 10D grades versus the D80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 10D & Nikon D80. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery & Nikon D80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Nikon D80
| 10D | D80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Canon 10D
| D80 | 10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2006 |  | March 2003 | Fresher by 42 months |
| Display size | 2.5" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 118k | Crisper display (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Nikon D80
| 10D | D80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon 10D vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 10D offers external 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 D80 has dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 10D and the D80.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and D80 is 56 and 62 respectively.
Canon 10D vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and D80.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D80 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older 10D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D80 Specifications
| Canon EOS 10D | Nikon D80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS 10D | Nikon D80 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2003-03-31 | 2006-09-23 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 342.8mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 7 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Total lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 1.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 118 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Maximum video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 875 grams (1.93 pounds) | 668 grams (1.47 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 57 | 61 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 11.2 |
| DXO Low light score | 571 | 524 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | EN-EL3e |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $1,900 | $800 |
