Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A 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
- Revealed March 2003
- Updated by Canon 20D
(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
Photography Glossary 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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 10D & Nikon D810A. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 10D Gallery & Nikon D810A Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Nikon D810A
| 10D | D810A |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 10D
| D810A | 10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | March 2003 | More modern by 144 months |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.4") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 118k | Sharper display (+1111k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Nikon D810A
| 10D | D810A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 10D and D810A is 56 and 55 respectively.
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.
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Canon 10D vs Nikon D810A Specifications
| Canon EOS 10D | Nikon 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 |