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Canon D10 vs Canon N

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot N front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon D10 vs Canon N 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
  • Released July 2009
Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon D10 vs Canon N Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon D10 and Canon N, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the N (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was announced 4 years earlier than the N which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the D10 grades versus the N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon N

 D10 N 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon D10

 N D10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon N

 D10 N 

Canon D10 vs Canon N Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon D10 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Canon N has specifications of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon D10 and Canon N in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D10 compared to the N.

Canon D10 vs Canon N size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and N is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon N top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon N Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and N.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged D10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Canon N sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon N Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Canon N
32
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D10
Street photography with Canon N
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Canon N
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Canon N
54
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography advice
Canon N Landscape photography advice
35
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Canon N
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
72
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing mic jack
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Canon D10 vs Canon N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon N
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot N
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot N
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 2248
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - PureColor II G touch
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/5000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 195 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 200 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $299