Canon 10D vs Nikon D80

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.