Canon D10 vs Canon SX160 IS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX160 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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX170 IS

Canon D10 vs Canon SX160 IS Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Canon D10 vs Canon SX160 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and SX160 IS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The D10 was unveiled 5 years before the SX160 IS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the D10 matches up versus the SX160 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX160 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D10 and Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery and Canon SX160 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX160 IS
D10 | SX160 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Canon D10
SX160 IS | D10 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX160 IS
D10 | SX160 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon D10 vs Canon SX160 IS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 provides external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Canon SX160 IS has proportions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).
See the Canon D10 vs Canon SX160 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D10 versus the SX160 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and SX160 IS is 89 and 86 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX160 IS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and SX160 IS.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon D10 vs Canon SX160 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot D10 | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-448mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/5000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
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, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 291 gr (0.64 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") |
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 life | - | 380 photographs |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $299 | $199 |