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Canon 10D Review

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  • Canon 10D

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    Main Features

    • 6MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 1600( expands to 3200)
    • 1.80" Fixed Type Screen
    • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
    • 3.0fps continuous shooting
    • 875g. 150 x 107 x 75 mm
    • Replaced
    • Replaced by Canon 20D
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    Canon 10D Overview

    First introduced in March 2003 , Canon EOS 10D is a 6.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a APS-C (22.7 x 15.1 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and Canon EF lens mount. Canon replaced the older with this model and later 10D was replaced with Canon 20D. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:
    Compare Canon EOS 10D vs
    Compare Canon EOS 10D vs Canon 20D

    Canon 10D Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Other Features
    9. Photography Type Scores
    10. Alternatives
    11. Popular Comparisons
    12. Frequently Asked Questions
    13. Detailed Specifications

    Canon 10D is a member of Canon's EOS X0D series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Canon EOS X0D Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Dimensions Weight
    Canon 90D
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    2019 33.0MP - APS-C 141 x 105 x 77mm 701g
    Canon 80D
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    2016 24.0MP - APS-C 139 x 105 x 79mm 730g
    Canon 70D
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    2013 20.0MP - APS-C 139 x 104 x 79mm 755g
    Canon 60D
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    2010 18.0MP - APS-C 145 x 106 x 79mm 755g
    Canon 50D
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    2008 15.0MP - APS-C 146 x 108 x 74mm 822g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Canon 90D vs 80D vs 70D vs 60D vs 50D

    Alternative Model names found for Canon EOS 10D: EOS 10 D, 10 D, EOS10D and EOS10 D.


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    Canon 10D PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Canon 10D review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Top LCD Display
    Flash Sync Port
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Sensor shift Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    0.55x magnification - Small Viewfinder
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 6.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600
    Only 7 Focus Points
    Small LCD Screen ( 1.80")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 118kdots )
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
    Heavy Body: 875g
    No Environmental Sealing
    Poor Low Light Performance
    No AF Micro Adjustment

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    Canon 10D Physical Specs
    Canon 10D weighs 875 g (1.93 lb / 30.86 oz) and has external dimensions of 150 x 107 x 75 mm (5.91 x 4.21 x 2.95″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 773g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 75mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon 10D, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Canon 10D Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Canon 10D Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Canon 10D size with the camera that it replaced: . is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 150mm narrower, 107mm shorter and 75mm thinner than Canon 10D.


    Canon 10D vs  Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Canon 10D and Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Canon 10D with its main competitors:

    Canon 10D Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs 10D Thickness vs 10D
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 20D
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    770g 105g lighter 72mm 3mm thinner
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 5D
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    895g 20g heavier 75mm equal thickness
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 80D
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    730g 145g lighter 79mm 4mm thicker
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 40D
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    822g 53g lighter 74mm 1mm thinner
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 7D
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    860g 15g lighter 74mm 1mm thinner
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 30D
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    784g 91g lighter 74mm 1mm thinner
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 60D
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    755g 120g lighter 79mm 4mm thicker
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 300D
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    645g 230g lighter 72mm 3mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Canon 10D doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Canon 10D Lens Mount and Lenses

    Canon 10D has a Canon EF lens mount and currently there are 257 native lenses available for this mount. EF mount has the widest and most complete native lens offerings in the DSLR world which helps Canon to protect its place as the number 1 choice amongst professional photographers all over the world.

    Canon 10D doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 77 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization.

    Weather Sealed Lenses for Canon 10D

    There are 87 lenses with weather sealing for Canon 10D but bear in mind that 10D body doesn't have weather sealings.

    Here are some of the most popular Canon 10D Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Canon EF Mount Lenses for Canon 10D
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM Lens Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM
    38.4-168mm 35mm FF 670gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM Lens Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
    112-480mm 35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III Lens Canon EF 75-300mm f4.0-5.6 III
    120-480mm 35mm FF 480gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM Lens Canon EF 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM
    56-560mm 35mm FF 1385gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM Lens Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM
    112-320mm 35mm FF 1490gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM
    80mm 35mm FF 159gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II Lens Canon EF 80-200mm f4.5-5.6 II
    128-320mm 35mm FF 250gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III Lens Canon EF 35-80mm f4.0-5.6 III
    56-128mm 35mm FF 175gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Here you can find the lenses that are compatible with 10D classified by suitability to certain photography types:

    • Best Canon EF Mount Lenses for Bird and Wildlife Photography
    • Best Canon EF Mount Lenses for Sports Photography
    • Best Canon EF Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography
    • Best Canon EF Mount Lenses for Travel Photography
    • Best Canon EF Mount Lenses for Street Photography
    • Best Canon EF Mount Lenses for Wedding Photography
    • Best Canon EF Mount Lenses for Vlogging
    • Best Canon EF Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
    • Best Canon EF Mount Lenses for Macro Photography

    Check our Canon 10D Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Canon 10D Sensor and Photography Features

    Canon 10D has a 6.0MP APS-C (22.7 x 15.1 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 3072 x 2048 pixels with aspect ratios of and 3:2. 10D has a native ISO range of 100 - 1600 which can be boosted to 3200 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Canon 10D is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Fujifilm X-T5 with its 40.2MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Canon 10D vs Fujifilm X-T5 or take a look at Highest resolution DSLR cameras list.

    Canon 10D DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Canon 10D sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 57 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Canon 10D here.

    Let's look at how the size of the Canon 10D's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Canon 10D Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Canon 10D Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Canon 10D LCD and Viewfinder

    Canon 10D has a Fixed Type 1.80-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 118k dots. At only 1.80", the screen is on the smaller side and 118kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.



    Unfortunately Canon EOS 10D doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best DSLR Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    10D has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a coverage of 95% and a magnification ratio of 0.55x. 95% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image.

    Canon 10D Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Canon 10D has a USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Canon 10D Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 20D
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    None shots No No No
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 5D
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    None 800shots No No No
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 80D
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    1920 x 1080 960shots Yes No Yes
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 40D
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    None 800shots No No No
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 7D
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    1920 x 1080 800shots No No No
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 30D
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    None shots No No No
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 60D
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    1920 x 1080 1100shots No No No
    Canon EOS 10D Camera Canon 300D
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    None shots No No No

    Canon 10D Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Canon 10D can shoot continuously at max speed of 3 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    10D has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Canon 10D features a Phase Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 7 points to choose from.

    User Manual
    You can download Canon 10D's User Manual here



    What type of Photography is Canon 10D Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Canon 10D in 5 different photography areas.

    Canon 10D for Portrait Photography

    Canon 10D has a score of 41 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large APS-C (22.7 x 15.1 mm) sensor
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 10D for Portrait Photography

    Canon 10D for Street Photography

    Canon 10D has a score of 42 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Large APS-C (22.7 x 15.1 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 10D for Street Photography

    Canon 10D for Sports Photography

    Canon 10D has a score of 70 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 10D for Sports Photography

    Canon 10D for Daily Photography

    Canon 10D has a score of 53 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Large APS-C (22.7 x 15.1 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 10D for Daily Photography

    Canon 10D for Landscape Photography

    Canon 10D has a score of 29 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over the10D.
    Large APS-C (22.7 x 15.1 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 10D for Landscape Photography
    Canon 10D Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Canon 10D compares with other DSLR cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Canon 10D alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Canon 10D

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Canon 10D amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Canon 20D
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    Canon 5D
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    Canon 80D
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    Canon 40D
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    Canon 7D
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    Canon 30D
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    Canon 60D
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    Canon 300D
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    Canon 10D Alternatives in Mirrorless Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Canon 10D with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Canon 10D's price range.

    Panasonic GX1
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    Olympus E-PL1
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    Nikon 1 J3
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    Canon 10D Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Canon 10D has an Overall Score of 41/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Canon EOS 10D is ranked #177 out of 209 in DSLR cameras (Top 20 DSLR), and ranked #687 out of 1259 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #687 out of 1259 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #177 out of 209 in Top Ranking DSLR Cameras
    #74 out of 93 in Top Ranking Advanced DSLR Cameras
    #232 out of 270 in Top Ranking APS-C Sensor Cameras
    #20 out of 23 in Top Ranking Canon12 Lens Mount Cameras
    #298 out of 379 in Largest Viewfinder Magnification Cameras (0.55x)
    #126 out of 143 in Lightest DSLR Cameras with APS-C sensor(875g)
    #353 out of 918 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
    Geek Score: 0

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Canon 10D
    Does the Canon 10D have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Canon 10D have RAW support?
    Does the Canon 10D have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Canon 10D have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Canon 10D?
    What is the Sensor Size of Canon 10D?
    is the Canon 10D a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Canon 10D have Touch Screen?
    Does the Canon 10D have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Canon 10D?
    What is the Weight of Canon 10D?
    What are the Dimensions of Canon 10D?
    Canon EOS 10D Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Canon
    Model Canon EOS 10D
    Announced 2003-03-31
    Body Type Mid-size SLR
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Canon EF
    Number of Lenses 257
    Focal Length Multiplier 1.6×
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 1.80"
    Screen Resolution 118k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage 95%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.55x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 12.00 m (ISO 100)
    Max Flash Sync 1/200s
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 57
    DxO Color Depth 21.1
    DxO Dynamic Range 10.9
    DxO Low Light ISO 571
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size APS-C
    Sensor Dimensions 22.7 x 15.1 mm
    Sensor Area 342.77mm2
    Sensor Resolution 6 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 3072 x 2048
    Max Native ISO 1,600
    Max Boosted ISO 3200
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 7
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Max Video Resolution None
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 875g
    Physical Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up))
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type Compact Flash (Type I or II)
    Storage Slots 1


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