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Canon D10 vs Canon SX130 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon D10 vs Canon SX130 IS 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 SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX130 IS Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon D10 vs Canon SX130 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was announced 13 months before the SX130 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D10 matches up vs the SX130 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX130 IS

 D10 SX130 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon D10

 SX130 IS D10 
AnnouncedAugust 2010July 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX130 IS

 D10 SX130 IS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Canon SX130 IS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D10 offers exterior 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) while the Canon SX130 IS has sizing of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D10 vs Canon SX130 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D10 and the SX130 IS.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX130 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and SX130 IS is 89 and 85 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX130 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX130 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and SX130 IS.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged D10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX130 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography details
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography details
32
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography features
Canon SX130 IS Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography information
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than others (308 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
35
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon SX130 IS
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 308 gr (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $250