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Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Canon 10D
(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
  • Revealed March 2003
  • Updated by Canon 20D
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and D810A (36MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and D810A (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The 10D was released 13 years prior to the D810A which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 10D matches up against the D810A with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Nikon D810A

 10D D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 10D

 D810A 10D 
IntroducedFebruary 2015March 2003More modern by 144 months
Display size3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1229k118kSharper display (+1111k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Nikon D810A

 10D D810A 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 10D has outer measurements 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 D810A has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 10D compared to the D810A.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 10D and D810A is 56 and 55 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 10D and D810A.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 10D featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon D810A will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 10D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography details
Nikon D810A Portrait photography details
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
85
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D Street photography details
Nikon D810A Street photography details
51
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography factors
Nikon D810A Sports photography factors
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fantastic resolution (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography factors
Nikon D810A Travel photography factors
41
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
weather sealing
fantastic resolution (36MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography details
Nikon D810A Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
fantastic resolution (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging factors
Nikon D810A Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
30
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Nikon D810A
 Canon EOS 10DNikon D810A
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 10D Nikon D810A
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2003-03-31 2015-02-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 area 342.8mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3072 x 2048 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 7 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 118 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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 Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 875 grams (1.93 lb) 880 grams (1.94 lb)
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 Overall rating 57 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 571 not tested
Other
Battery life - 1200 shots
Type 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 feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Storage slots 1 2
Retail price $1,900 $3,800