Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS-1D→Canon EOS R10

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

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You own

Canon

EOS-1D

£150

2001

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R10

£699 (+£549)

2022

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS-1D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS R10

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Resolution

24MP vs 4MP (+20MP)
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Stabilisation

IBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate

15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic vs 8fps continuous (up to 21 RAW frames)
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Generation

21 years newer (2022 vs 2001)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS-1D	EOS R10
Price	£150	£699
Released	2001	2022	↑
Sensor	4.1MP APS-H CMOS (1.3× crop)	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	4MP	24MP	↑
Video	—	4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p
Autofocus	45-point AF with 7 cross-type points	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking
Stabilisation	—	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	8fps continuous (up to 21 RAW frames)	15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~1200 shots per charge	~430 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	1225g (body only)	429g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	OVF, 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage	EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen	2.0" fixed LCD	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Canon EF	Canon RF-S / RF
Memory Cards	CompactFlash Type I/II	Single SD UHS-II slot

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