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 Nikon D70s
VS
Sensor area
343 mm²
EOS 10D370 mm²
D70s- Area ratio
- 1.08:1
- Absolute difference
- 27 mm²
- Relative difference
- 7.9%
The D70s has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS 10DMetricD70s
6.3 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
22.7 × 15.1Sensor23.7 × 15.6
7.38 µmPixel pitch7.79 µm
54.41 µm²Pixel area60.61 µm²
1.84 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.59Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
875 gWeight679 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II)StorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Canon Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL3a Lithium-Ion included 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 D70s has the larger sensor area. The D70s has the lighter body. The EOS 10D has the higher effective resolution. The D70s is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D70s
Released in 2005, D70s has about 370 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 679 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.