Reasons to choose EOS 10D
Released in 2003, EOS 10D has about 343 mm² of sensor area, 6.3 MP effective resolution, and a 875 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS 10D
vs Canon EOS D30
VS
Sensor area
343 mm²
EOS 10D343 mm²
EOS D30- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS 10D and EOS D30 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 3 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS 10DMetricEOS D30
6.3 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
22.7 × 15.1Sensor22.7 × 15.1
7.38 µmPixel pitch10.52 µm
54.41 µm²Pixel area110.57 µm²
1.84 MP/cm²Pixel density0.9 MP/cm²
1.59Crop factor1.59
—Maximum video—
875 gWeight855 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageCompact Flash (Type I or II)
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryCanon Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS 10D and EOS D30 have the same sensor area. The EOS D30 has the lighter body. The EOS 10D has the higher effective resolution. The EOS 10D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS D30
Released in 2000, EOS D30 has about 343 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 855 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.