Canon 10D vs Sony A900

Here, we are contrasting the Canon 10D versus Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and A900 (25MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 10D was brought out 6 years earlier than the A900 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 10D scores versus the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 10D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 10D provides physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 10D against the A900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 10D and A900 is 56 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and A900.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 10D because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A900 will give extra detail having its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 10D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.