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Canon D10 vs Canon G15

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot G15 front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45

Canon D10 vs Canon G15 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
  • Announced July 2009
Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
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Canon D10 vs Canon G15 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon D10 versus Canon G15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the G15 (12MP) is relatively similar but the D10 (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The D10 was introduced 4 years prior to the G15 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D10 grades vs the G15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon G15

 D10 G15 

Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon D10

 G15 D10 
LaunchedSeptember 2012July 2009Fresher by 39 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon G15

 D10 G15 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Canon G15 has dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D10 versus the G15.

Canon D10 vs Canon G15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and G15 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon G15 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and G15.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The D10 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The older D10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Canon G15 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon G15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
32
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography details
Canon G15 Sports photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography details
Canon G15 Travel photography details
54
weather sealing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (352g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Canon G15
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (352g)
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Canon D10 vs Canon G15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon G15
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot G15
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot G15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 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) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 352 gr (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 46
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 165
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $299 $499