Canon EOS R7 vs Canon EOS 10D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R7 and Canon EOS 10D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS R7 were released 2022 and Canon EOS 10D was released 2003. That is a 19 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS R7 2022
Canon EOS 10D 2003

Type of camera

Canon EOS R7 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 10D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS R7 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
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 (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS R7 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
Canon EOS R7 33 MP
32294400 pixels
6960 x 4640
Canon EOS 10D 6,3 MP
6291456 pixels
3072 x 2048

Canon EOS R7 has a 413 % 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

Canon EOS R7 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 10D. Canon EOS R7 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS 10D has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS R7 100-32000
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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R7 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R7
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. Canon EOS R7 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 10D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS R7 15
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 Canon EOS R7. 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 43% heavier than Canon EOS R7 and its 612 gr (or 1.35 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS R7 612 gr
1.35 lb
Canon EOS 10D 875 gr
1.93 lb

Canon EOS R7 vs Canon EOS 10D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R7 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
Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS 10D
Name Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS 10D
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS 10D
Release Year 2022 2003
Release Date 2022-05-24 2003-02-27
MSRP 1499 USD 1999 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS 10D
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS 10D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6960 x 4640 pixels 3072 x 2048 pixels
Megapixels 33 MP 6,3 MP
Image Processor DIGIC X DIGIC
Image
Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS 10D
ISO Range 100 - 32000 100 - 3200
White Balance Presets 6 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS 10D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus 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 651 7
Lens Mount Canon RF

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF

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
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
Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS 10D
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 1.8”
Screen dots N/A 118000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type N/A N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.15× 0.88× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS 10D
Frames per second 15 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
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS 10D
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
N/A
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS 10D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS 10D
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz), with Bluetooth 4.2)
No
Remote Control Yes (Wired, wireless or IR)
Yes (N3 connector)
GPS Yes
Optional via GPS Receiver GP-E2
No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS R7
Canon EOS 10D
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH
BP-511
Battery Life (CIPA) 660 shots N/A
Width 132 mm 150 mm
Height 90 mm 107 mm
Depth 92 mm 75 mm
Weight 612 gram 875 gram