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Canon D10 vs Canon G9 X

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Canon D10 vs Canon G9 X Key Specs

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
  • Launched July 2009
Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Newer Model is Canon G9 X II
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Canon D10 vs Canon G9 X Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon D10 vs Canon G9 X, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and G9 X (20MP) and the D10 (1/2.3") and G9 X (1") posses different sensor size.

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The D10 was released 7 years before the G9 X which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D10 grades versus the G9 X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon G9 X

 D10 G9 X 

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon D10

 G9 X D10 
IntroducedOctober 2015July 2009More modern by 76 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon G9 X

 D10 G9 X 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon D10 vs Canon G9 X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Canon G9 X has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Canon D10 vs Canon G9 X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D10 compared to the G9 X.

Canon D10 vs Canon G9 X size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and G9 X is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon G9 X top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon G9 X Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and G9 X.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon G9 X will give you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Canon G9 X sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon G9 X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon G9 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography info
Canon G9 X Portrait photography info
32
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D10
Street photography with Canon G9 X
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (209g)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography features
Canon G9 X Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Canon G9 X Travel photography information
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than average (209 grams)
comes with touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Canon G9 X
35
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging details
Canon G9 X Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
39
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (209g)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Canon G9 X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon G9 X
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot G9 X
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot G9 X
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2015-10-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-84mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 209 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 495
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $399