Canon D10 vs Canon SX500 IS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX500 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Revealed August 2012
- New Model is Canon SX510 HS

Canon D10 vs Canon SX500 IS Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon D10 versus Canon SX500 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and SX500 IS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The D10 was revealed 4 years earlier than the SX500 IS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D10 scores against the SX500 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX500 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D10 and Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery and Canon SX500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX500 IS
D10 | SX500 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Canon D10
SX500 IS | D10 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX500 IS
D10 | SX500 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon D10 vs Canon SX500 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 provides 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 SX500 IS has proportions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Contrast the Canon D10 versus Canon SX500 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the D10 compared to the SX500 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and SX500 IS is 89 and 80 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX500 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and SX500 IS.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older D10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX500 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D10 vs Canon SX500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot D10 | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/5000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/1600 seconds |
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 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 341 grams (0.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 195 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $299 | $299 |