Canon A1300 vs Canon D10
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39 Features
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89 Imaging
34 Features
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Canon A1300 vs Canon D10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1300 vs Canon D10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Canon PowerShot D10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Canon D10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon D10
A1300 | D10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 32 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon A1300
D10 | A1300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon D10
A1300 | D10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check out the Canon A1300 versus Canon D10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1300 vs Canon D10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Canon PowerShot D10 | |
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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 |