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Canon A1300 vs Canon D10

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot D10 front
Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon A1300 vs Canon D10 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A1300 vs Canon D10 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A1300 versus Canon D10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and D10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was manufactured 2 years after the D10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1300 scores against the D10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon D10

 A1300 D10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon A1300

 D10 A1300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon D10

 A1300 D10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Canon D10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1300 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon D10 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 vs the D10.

Canon A1300 vs Canon D10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and D10 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon D10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon D10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and D10.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A1300 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger A1300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Canon D10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon D10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon D10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography factors
Canon D10 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography information
Canon D10 Sports photography information
33
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography information
Canon D10 Travel photography information
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
35
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging features
Canon D10 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon A1300 vs Canon D10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon D10
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot D10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot D10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/5000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 190 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $119 $299