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Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 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 SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was launched 11 months before the SX210 IS and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D10 matches up against the SX210 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX210 IS

 D10 SX210 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon D10

 SX210 IS D10 
AnnouncedJune 2010July 2009More modern by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX210 IS

 D10 SX210 IS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 has got 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) and the Canon SX210 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D10 versus the SX210 IS.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and SX210 IS is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and SX210 IS.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX210 IS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography information
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
31
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography details
Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
53
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (220g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging advice
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging advice
26
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 220 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $226