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EOS-1D vs EOS M10

Quick take: The EOS M10 has the highest resolution at 18MP; only the EOS-1D is weather sealed.

15 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

EOS-1D — Professional Digital Camera History Collectors: Canon's first pro digital DSLR — a 4MP, 8fps APS-H monster from 2001 that set the template for every 1D to follow. A landmark piece of digital camera history.

EOS M10 — Casual & Everyday: The EOS M10 is Canon's most basic EF-M mirrorless — small, stylish, and approachable, with 18MP and a tilting touchscreen. It lacks the specs of newer EF-M bodies but delivers solid results for everyday shooting and represents an affordable entry into the Canon mirrorless ecosystem.

Who should buy what
EOS-1D (2001)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Collectors of professional digital camera milestones
  • Canon historians documenting the evolution of the EOS-1 line
  • Sports photography archivists
EOS M10 (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Absolute beginners wanting their first interchangeable-lens camera
  • Casual photographers who want a stylish, compact EF-M body
  • Anyone wanting a low-cost entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
  • Users who prioritise size and simplicity over performance
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification EOS-1DCanon · 2001EOS M10Canon · 2015
Price £150Best£150Best
Sensor 4.1MP APS-H CMOS (1.3× crop)18MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 4.1MP18.0MPBest
Video —1080p/30p
Autofocus 45-point AF with 7 cross-type pointsHybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
Burst Rate 8fps continuous (up to 21 RAW frames)Best4.6fps
Battery Life ~1200 shots per chargeBest~250 shots (CIPA)
Weight 1225g (body only)265g (body only)Best
Dimensions 155.6 × 117.8 × 77.5mm108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm
Weather Sealed YesBestNot weather sealed
Viewfinder OVF, 0.72× magnification, 100% coverageNo viewfinder
Screen 2.0" fixed LCD3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Canon EFCanon EF-M mount
Memory Cards CompactFlash Type I/IISingle SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB 1.1, FireWireUSB, Wi-Fi, NFC

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS-1D
EOS M10
Portrait
4.7/10
4.8/10
Street
3.6/10
6.9/10
Travel
3.7/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
5.0/10
3.2/10
Documentary
3.7/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
3.7/10
Landscape
3.7/10
4.5/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
4.1/10
Casual
1.9/10
5.7/10
Food
3.1/10
5.6/10
Macro
2.9/10
4.4/10
Architecture
3.3/10
4.2/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
4.3/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.2/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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