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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot D10 front
Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D10 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2012
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 A4000 IS vs Canon D10 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon A4000 IS and Canon D10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and D10 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was released 2 years later than the D10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the D10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon D10

 A4000 IS D10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 32 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon A4000 IS

 D10 A4000 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon D10

 A4000 IS D10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Canon D10 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the D10.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and D10 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and D10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer A4000 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D10 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography info
Canon D10 Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography info
Canon D10 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (175 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Canon D10
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (175 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography features
Canon D10 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (175 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging details
Canon D10 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
26
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon D10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Canon D10
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISCanon PowerShot D10
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Canon PowerShot D10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/5000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 175 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $299