Canon 10D vs Olympus E-3
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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 Olympus E-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Revealed March 2003
- New Model is Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
- Launched February 2008
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-1
- Replacement is Olympus E-5
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Canon 10D vs Olympus E-3 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 10D and Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and E-3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.
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The 10D was revealed 5 years prior to the E-3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 10D grades versus the E-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 10D vs Olympus E-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 10D & Olympus E-3. The full galleries are available at Canon 10D Gallery & Olympus E-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Olympus E-3
10D | E-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Canon 10D
E-3 | 10D | |||
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Launched | February 2008 | ![]() | March 2003 | More recent by 59 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 118k | Clearer display (+112k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Olympus E-3
10D | E-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon 10D vs Olympus E-3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 10D enjoys outer dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) and the Olympus E-3 has proportions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 10D and Olympus E-3 in our newest Camera plus 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 differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 10D and the E-3.
![Canon 10D vs Olympus E-3 size comparison Canon 10D vs Olympus E-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-10D-vs-Olympus-E-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and E-3 is 56 and 56 respectively.
![Canon 10D vs Olympus E-3 top view buttons comparison Canon 10D vs Olympus E-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-10D-vs-Olympus-E-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 10D vs Olympus E-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and E-3.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 10D having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-3 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older 10D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon 10D vs Olympus E-3 sensor size comparison Canon 10D vs Olympus E-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-10D-vs-Olympus-E-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 10D vs Olympus E-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 10D vs Olympus E-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 10D vs Olympus E-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-10D-vs-Olympus-E-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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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 Olympus E-3 Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Olympus E-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS 10D | Olympus E-3 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2003-03-31 | 2008-02-20 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 250 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 1.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 118 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.58x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 875 gr (1.93 lb) | 890 gr (1.96 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 57 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 10.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | 571 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $1,900 | $670 |