| Item | EOS 10D | EOS 300D | |
| Imaging System |
Imaging Element/Effective Pixels | CMOS/6.30 Megapixels | |
| Effective Sensor Size | 15.1 x 22.7mm | ||
| 35mm Focal Length Equivalent | Approx. 1.6x | ||
| Image Processor | SLR - DIGIC | ||
| Recording System |
Recording Media/Quantity/Slot Type | CF card/1 slot/Type I or II | |
| Compatible File Formats | FAT 16/32 | ||
| Recording Formats | RAW (CRW), JPEG | ||
| Maximum Resolution | 3072 x 2048 | ||
| Reduced Resolutions (JPEG only) | 2048 x 1360, 1356 x 1024 | ||
| RAW + JPEG Recording | Yes/Selectable JPEG resolution/compression | Yes/Middle Fine JPEG only | |
| Color Space & White Balance |
User-Selectable Color Space | Yes sRGB or Adobe RGB |
|
| Processing Parameters (Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color Tone)/# of Increments |
Yes / 5 | ||
| # of preset WB settings | Six | ||
| Manual Color Temperature Setting Range | 2,800 ~ 10,000K in 100K increments |
None | |
| WB Bracketing Range (JPEG only) | ±3 steps 5 mireds per step |
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| Autofocus System |
# of Focusing Points/Superimposed Display | 7 / Yes | |
| AF Working Range | EV 0.5 ~ 18 | ||
| Selectable AF Modes | Yes | No (Auto selected by exposure mode) | |
| AF Point Registration/Assist Button | Yes | ||
| Exposure Control |
Shooting Modes | 12 | |
| Metering Zones | 35 | ||
| Metering Modes | User selectable | Auto-selected by exposure mode | |
| Metering System Working Range | EV 1 ~ 20 | ||
| ISO Range/Extended | 100 ~ 1600/3200 | 100 ~ 1600 / No | |
| Shutter Speeds, Framing Rate |
Shutter Type | Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled | |
| Shutter Speed Range/Maximum X-Sync Speed | 1/4000 ~ 30 sec. & B/ 1/200 | ||
| Maximum Frames Per Second/Burst Rate | 3 fps / 9 frames | 2.5 fps / 4 frames | |
| External Flash Sync | E-TTL Hot Shoe / PC Connector | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
| Playback System |
Playback Monitor Size/Type/Pixel Count | 2 in./LCD/118,000 | 1.8 in./LCD/118,000 |
| Enlarged Playback/Scroll | 2x~10x/Yes | ||
| LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range | 5 steps | ||
| Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots | Yes | ||
| Other Features | Direct Printing / PictBridge | Yes / Yes (after firmware update) | Yes / Yes |
| Menu Languages | 12 | ||
| Camera Default Reset | Yes | ||
| Custom Functions (Quantity/Settings) | 17/61 | No | |
| LCD Panel Illumination | Yes with dedicated button | ||
| Body Structure | Body Cover/Chassis | Magnesium Alloy/Stainless Steel | Plastic/Stainless Steel |
| Power System | Battery Compatibility | BP-511 / BP-512 | |
| Shooting Capacity at 20C/68F | 100% AE: 650 50% Flash: 500 |
100% AE: 600 50% Flash: 400 |
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| Dimensions & Weight | Dimensions (WxHxD,mm) | 149.7 x 107.5 x 75 | 142 x 99 x 72.4 |
| Weight | 790g/27.9 oz. | 560g/19.7 oz. | |
| Operational Environment |
Operating Temperature Range | 0~40C/32~104F | |
| Operating Humidity Range | 85% | ||
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