Canon EOS 10D vs Nikon D700

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 10D and Nikon D700. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS 10D is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D700 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 10D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D700 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 10D has a 6,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D700 has 12,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon D700 has a 92 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 10D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon D700 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 10D. Nikon D700 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 25600 while Canon EOS 10D has 100 to 3200.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS 10D do not work with Canon EF-S lenses but this is also shown at our compatibility charts.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 10D
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D700

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 10D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Nikon D700 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

Though, neither Canon EOS 10D or Nikon D700 can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D700 weighs 1074 gr (equal to 2.37 lb) which is 23% heavier than Canon EOS 10D and its 875 gr (or 1.93 lb).

Canon EOS 10D vs Nikon D700 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 10D and Nikon D700, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Canon EOS 10D	Nikon D700
Name	Canon EOS 10D	Nikon D700
Manufacturer	Canon	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS 10D	Nikon D700
Release Year	2003	2008
Release Date	2003-02-27	2008-07-01
MSRP	1999 USD	2999 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS 10D	Nikon D700
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS 10D	Nikon D700
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	3072 x 2048 pixels	4256 x 2832 pixels
Megapixels	6,3 MP	12,1 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC	EXPEED
Image	Canon EOS 10D	Nikon D700
ISO Range	100 - 3200	200 - 25600
White Balance Presets	6	12
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS 10D	Nikon D700
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous LiveView
Focus Points	7	51
Lens Mount	Canon EF See Compatible Lenses	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm	FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS 10D	Nikon D700
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	1.8”	3”
Screen dots	118000	922000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	N/A	TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Live view	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.88× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)	0.72×
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS 10D	Nikon D700
Frames per second	3 fps	8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	12 meters	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Partial	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS 10D	Nikon D700
Video recording	No	No
Video format	N/A	N/A
Video resolution	N/A	N/A
Built-in Microphone	No	No
Built-in Speakers	No	No
Storage	Canon EOS 10D	Nikon D700
Memory Card	Compact Flash	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Canon EOS 10D	Nikon D700
HDMI Output	No	Yes
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	No
Remote Control	Yes (N3 connector)	Optional
GPS	No	Yes Optional through GP-1
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS 10D	Nikon D700
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	BP-511	Lithium-Ion EN-EL3e rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	N/A	1000 shots
Width	150 mm	147 mm
Height	107 mm	123 mm
Depth	75 mm	77 mm
Weight	875 gram	1074 gram