Sony a7 IV vs Canon EOS 10D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7 IV and Canon EOS 10D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a7 IV is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 10D is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a7 IV were released 2021 and Canon EOS 10D was released 2003. That is a 18 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a7 IV | 2021 |
Canon EOS 10D | 2003 |
Type of camera
Sony a7 IV is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 10D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a7 IV has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS 10D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a7 IV | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Canon EOS 10D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** 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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a7 IV has a 33 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 10D has 6,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a7 IV |
33 MP
32741376 pixels 7008 x 4672 |
Canon EOS 10D |
6,3 MP
6291456 pixels 3072 x 2048 |
Sony a7 IV has a 420 % 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
Sony a7 IV has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 10D. Sony a7 IV has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 10D has 100 to 3200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a7 IV | 100-51200 |
Canon EOS 10D | 100-3200 |
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 Sony a7 IV
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 10D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7 IV can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 10D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a7 IV | 10 |
Canon EOS 10D | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony a7 IV. Unfortunately Canon EOS 10D does not support recording movies and movie clips.
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.
Canon EOS 10D weighs 875 gr (equal to 1.93 lb) which is 33% heavier than Sony a7 IV and its 659 gr (or 1.45 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a7 IV | 659 gr 1.45 lb |
Canon EOS 10D | 875 gr 1.93 lb |
Sony a7 IV vs Canon EOS 10D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7 IV and Canon EOS 10D, 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 |
Sony a7 IV |
Canon EOS 10D |
Name | Sony a7 IV | Canon EOS 10D |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a7 IV |
Canon EOS 10D |
Release Year | 2021 | 2003 |
Release Date | 2021-10-21 | 2003-02-27 |
MSRP | 2499 USD | 1999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a7 IV |
Canon EOS 10D |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a7 IV |
Canon EOS 10D |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 7008 x 4672 pixels | 3072 x 2048 pixels |
Megapixels | 33 MP | 6,3 MP |
Image Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC |
Image |
Sony a7 IV |
Canon EOS 10D |
ISO Range | 100 - 51200 | 100 - 3200 |
White Balance Presets | 7 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5.5 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a7 IV |
Canon EOS 10D |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Focus Points | 759 | 7 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
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 |
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 |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a7 IV |
Canon EOS 10D |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 1.8” |
Screen dots | 1036800 | 118000 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | No |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.88× (0.55× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3686400 | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a7 IV |
Canon EOS 10D |
Frames per second | 10 fps | 3 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a7 IV |
Canon EOS 10D |
Video recording | Yes | No |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS |
N/A |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony a7 IV |
Canon EOS 10D |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony a7 IV |
Canon EOS 10D |
HDMI Output | Yes | No |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac (dual band) + Bluetooth) |
No |
Remote Control | Yes (wireless or smartphone) | Yes (N3 connector) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a7 IV |
Canon EOS 10D |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery charger
|
BP-511
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 580 shots | N/A |
Width | 131 mm | 150 mm |
Height | 96 mm | 107 mm |
Depth | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Weight | 659 gram | 875 gram |