Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D10 & Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery & Canon SX210 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX210 IS
D10 | SX210 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon D10
SX210 IS | D10 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX210 IS
D10 | SX210 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check out the Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon D10 vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | |
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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 |