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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot D10 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D10 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D10 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A1100 IS versus Canon D10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the D10 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1100 IS was released 4 months earlier than the D10 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1100 IS grades against the D10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon D10

 A1100 IS D10 

Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon A1100 IS

 D10 A1100 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon D10

 A1100 IS D10 
IntroducedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon D10 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS versus Canon D10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS versus the D10.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and D10 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and D10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography details
Canon D10 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
32
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography details
Canon D10 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography factors
Canon D10 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography features
Canon D10 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
54
environment sealing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography features
Canon D10 Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
35
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging factors
Canon D10 Vlogging factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon D10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon D10
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot D10
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot D10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/5000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $299