Canon 10D vs Nikon D800E
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D800E Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Launched March 2003
- New Model is Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon D700

Canon 10D vs Nikon D800E Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon 10D versus Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and D800E (36MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and D800E (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

The 10D was introduced 10 years earlier than the D800E which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 10D scores versus the D800E with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D800E Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 10D and Nikon D800E. The whole galleries are available at Canon 10D Gallery and Nikon D800E Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Nikon D800E
10D | D800E |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Canon 10D
D800E | 10D | |||
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Revealed | June 2012 | ![]() | March 2003 | More modern by 112 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 118k | Crisper display (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Nikon D800E
10D | D800E | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon 10D vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D comes with outer dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Nikon D800E has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).
Examine the Canon 10D versus Nikon D800E in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 10D compared to the D800E.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and D800E is 56 and 54 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and D800E.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 10D having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon D800E will resolve greater detail using its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 10D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 10D vs Nikon D800E Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Nikon D800E | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 10D | Nikon D800E |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2003-03-31 | 2012-06-11 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 1.8 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 118 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 875 gr (1.93 lb) | 900 gr (1.98 lb) |
Dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 57 | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | 2979 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 900 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Retail pricing | $1,900 | $2,389 |