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Canon D10 vs Canon SX400 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon D10 vs Canon SX400 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 SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX400 IS Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon D10 and Canon SX400 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and SX400 IS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was released 6 years prior to the SX400 IS which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D10 scores against the SX400 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX400 IS

 D10 SX400 IS 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon D10

 SX400 IS D10 
AnnouncedJuly 2014July 2009More modern by 61 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX400 IS

 D10 SX400 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon D10 vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 features outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Canon SX400 IS has proportions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D10 compared to the SX400 IS.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and SX400 IS is 89 and 81 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and SX400 IS.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography highlights
31
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography advice
Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography info
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography info
53
environment proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
35
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (190 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon SX400 IS
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2014-07-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 gr (0.42 lbs) 313 gr (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 190 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $229