Canon 10D vs Nikon D810
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![Canon EOS 10D front Canon EOS 10D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-EOS-10D.jpg)
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Launched March 2003
- Later Model is Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Launched June 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon D800
- New Model is Nikon D850
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 10D versus Nikon D810, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and D810 (36MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and D810 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.
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The 10D was brought out 12 years earlier than the D810 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 10D matches up against the D810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 10D & Nikon D810. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 10D Gallery & Nikon D810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Nikon D810
10D | D810 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Canon 10D
D810 | 10D | |||
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Launched | June 2014 | ![]() | March 2003 | More recent by 136 months |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 118k | Crisper display (+1111k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Nikon D810
10D | D810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D provides outside measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Nikon D810 has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).
See the Canon 10D versus Nikon D810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 10D versus the D810.
![Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 size comparison Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-10D-vs-Nikon-D810-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and D810 is 56 and 54 respectively.
![Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-10D-vs-Nikon-D810-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and D810.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 10D because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon D810 will resolve greater detail having its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 10D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-10D-vs-Nikon-D810-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-10D-vs-Nikon-D810-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D810 Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Nikon D810 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 10D | Nikon D810 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2003-03-31 | 2014-06-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | EXPEED 4 |
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 |
Highest resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 1.8" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 118 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD (WRGB) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 875g (1.93 pounds) | 980g (2.16 pounds) |
Physical 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 All around rating | 57 | 97 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 25.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 14.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | 2853 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1200 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail cost | $1,900 | $1,999 |