Canon EOS 10D vs Canon EOS 500D
Prices & availability
Specification comparison
Highlighted rows differ between the two models.
| Specification | Canon EOS 10D | Canon EOS 500D |
|---|---|---|
| Type | ||
| Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Resolution (MP) (difference) | 6 MP | 15 MP |
| Mount | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF / EF-S |
| Performance | ||
| Burst (difference) | 3.0 fps | 3.4 fps |
| Video (difference) | — | 1080p 20 |
| IBIS | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Release year (difference) | 2003 | 2009 |
| Price (€) (difference) | €2,200 | €900 |
Verdict
Pick the EOS 500D if you need higher resolution, 1080p video, or a slightly faster burst rate and can spend the extra 68 EUR. The EOS 10D stays the better choice if budget is tight and you only require basic stills without video.