Canon 10D vs Nikon D800

In this article, we are looking at the Canon 10D vs Nikon D800, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and D800 (36MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and D800 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The 10D was launched 10 years before the D800 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 10D matches up against the D800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 10D and Nikon D800. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 10D Gallery and Nikon D800 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 10D enjoys physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Nikon D800 has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 10D vs Nikon D800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 10D vs the D800.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and D800 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 10D and D800.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 10D due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon D800 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 10D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.