Canon D10 vs Canon SX510 HS
89 Imaging
35 Features
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80 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX510 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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Released August 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX520 HS
Canon D10 vs Canon SX510 HS Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon D10 and Canon SX510 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe D10 was introduced 5 years prior to the SX510 HS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D10 scores versus the SX510 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon D10 vs Canon SX510 HS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D10 & Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery & Canon SX510 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX510 HS
D10 | SX510 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon D10
SX510 HS | D10 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | July 2009 | Fresher by 50 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 SX510 HS
D10 | SX510 HS | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon D10 vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Canon SX510 HS has measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).
Examine the Canon D10 and Canon SX510 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D10 vs the SX510 HS.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and SX510 HS is 89 and 80 respectively.
Canon D10 vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and SX510 HS.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The older D10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Canon D10 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D10 | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2013-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/5000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 349 gr (0.77 lbs) |
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 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 | - | 250 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $299 | $249 |