Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS 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)
- 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
- Introduced March 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS

Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the SX280 HS (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The D10 was announced 4 years earlier than the SX280 HS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the D10 grades against the SX280 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D10 & Canon PowerShot SX280 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery & Canon SX280 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX280 HS
D10 | SX280 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon D10
SX280 HS | D10 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 45 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX280 HS
D10 | SX280 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 has exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Canon SX280 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D10 compared to the SX280 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and SX280 HS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and SX280 HS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged D10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot D10 | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-01 | 2013-03-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-6.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
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 rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 233 gr (0.51 lbs) |
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 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 | - | 210 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 price | $299 | $325 |