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Canon D10 vs Canon SX270 HS

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon D10 vs Canon SX270 HS Key Specs

Canon D10
(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
Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX280 HS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX270 HS Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon D10 and Canon SX270 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the SX270 HS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed 4 years prior to the SX270 HS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D10 scores against the SX270 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX270 HS

 D10 SX270 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon D10

 SX270 HS D10 
LaunchedMarch 2013July 2009More recent by 45 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX270 HS

 D10 SX270 HS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 has exterior 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) while the Canon SX270 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Canon D10 and Canon SX270 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D10 compared to the SX270 HS.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX270 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and SX270 HS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX270 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and SX270 HS.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The older D10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX270 HS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
31
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D10
Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
59
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography features
Canon SX270 HS Travel photography features
53
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than average (233g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
26
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon SX270 HS
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-01 2013-03-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 233 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 life - 210 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $299 $284