Canon D10 vs Canon SX120 IS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX120 IS Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Launched August 2009
Canon D10 vs Canon SX120 IS Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon D10 vs Canon SX120 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the SX120 IS (10MP) is very well matched but the D10 (1/2.3") and SX120 IS (1/2.5") possess different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D10 was announced about the same time to the SX120 IS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the D10 grades against the SX120 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon D10 vs Canon SX120 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D10 and Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery and Canon SX120 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX120 IS
D10 | SX120 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Canon D10
SX120 IS | D10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX120 IS
D10 | SX120 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | August 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon D10 vs Canon SX120 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon D10 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Canon SX120 IS has specifications of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs).
Contrast the Canon D10 vs Canon SX120 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D10 versus the SX120 IS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and SX120 IS is 89 and 87 respectively.
Canon D10 vs Canon SX120 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and SX120 IS.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D10 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon D10 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX120 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D10 | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2009-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.8-4.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/5000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/500 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 285 grams (0.63 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
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, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $299 | $249 |