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Canon D10 vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon D10 vs Canon SX710 HS 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 SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon D10 and Canon SX710 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and SX710 HS (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D10 was launched 6 years earlier than the SX710 HS and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D10 grades versus the SX710 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX710 HS

 D10 SX710 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon D10

 SX710 HS D10 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2009More recent by 67 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX710 HS

 D10 SX710 HS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Canon SX710 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D10 compared to the SX710 HS.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and SX710 HS is 89 and 89 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and SX710 HS.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older D10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
32
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography highlights
Canon SX710 HS Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography factors
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography highlights
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography highlights
54
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (269g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography factors
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography factors
35
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging advice
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 6
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 - 230 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $349