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Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 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 SX280 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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX280 HS

 D10 SX280 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon D10

 SX280 HS D10 
IntroducedMarch 2013July 2009Newer by 45 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX280 HS

 D10 SX280 HS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Canon SX280 HS
31
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography details
Canon SX280 HS Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
53
environment proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (210 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography information
Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
35
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging advice
Canon SX280 HS Vlogging advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon SX280 HS
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot SX280 HS
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