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Canon D10 vs Canon SX170 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon D10 vs Canon SX170 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
  • Launched July 2009
Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX170 IS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon D10 and Canon SX170 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and SX170 IS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled 5 years before the SX170 IS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D10 grades against the SX170 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX170 IS

 D10 SX170 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Canon D10

 SX170 IS D10 
LaunchedAugust 2013July 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX170 IS

 D10 SX170 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Canon SX170 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 offers outer 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 SX170 IS has dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D10 against the SX170 IS.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX170 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and SX170 IS is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX170 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX170 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and SX170 IS.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX170 IS to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX170 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX170 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon SX170 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Canon SX170 IS
31
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography factors
Canon SX170 IS Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography details
Canon SX170 IS Sports photography details
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Canon SX170 IS Travel photography information
53
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging highlights
Canon SX170 IS Vlogging highlights
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX170 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon SX170 IS
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-01 2013-08-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-448mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/5000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 251g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7")
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 life - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $299 $0