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Canon D10 vs Canon G12

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot G12 front
Portability
83
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon D10 vs Canon G12 Key Specs

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
Canon G12
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 401g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon G11
  • Replacement is Canon G15
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Canon D10 vs Canon G12 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon D10 versus Canon G12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the G12 (10MP) is very similar but the D10 (1/2.3") and G12 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The D10 was released 18 months earlier than the G12 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the D10 matches up against the G12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon G12

 D10 G12 

Reasons to pick Canon G12 over the Canon D10

 G12 D10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
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Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon G12

 D10 G12 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Touch display No Touch display

Canon D10 vs Canon G12 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 provides external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Canon G12 has measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Canon D10 versus Canon G12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D10 against the G12.

Canon D10 vs Canon G12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and G12 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon G12 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon G12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and G12.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D10 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon D10 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Canon G12 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon G12 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon G12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography information
Canon G12 Portrait photography information
32
manual focus
has face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography features
Canon G12 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (401 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Canon G12
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Canon G12
54
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (401 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G12 as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging advice
Canon G12 Vlogging advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
60
rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (401 grams)
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Canon D10 vs Canon G12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon G12
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot G12
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot G12
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 401g (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 161
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-7L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $600