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Canon D10 vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon D10 vs Canon SX600 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 SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon D10 versus Canon SX600 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled 5 years before the SX600 HS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D10 scores vs the SX600 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX600 HS

 D10 SX600 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon D10

 SX600 HS D10 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX600 HS

 D10 SX600 HS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon D10 vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D10 provides physical measurements 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 SX600 HS has specifications of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D10 versus Canon SX600 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D10 vs the SX600 HS.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and SX600 HS is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and SX600 HS.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography details
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography details
32
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography highlights
Canon SX600 HS Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography factors
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography factors
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
54
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (188g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Canon SX600 HS
35
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging highlights
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-01 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1280
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 - 290 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6LH
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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $249