Canon 10D vs Nikon D800E

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.