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Canon D10 vs Canon SX720 HS

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon D10 vs Canon SX720 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
  • Launched July 2009
Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX730 HS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX720 HS Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon D10 versus Canon SX720 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed 7 years prior to the SX720 HS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D10 scores vs the SX720 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX720 HS

 D10 SX720 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon D10

 SX720 HS D10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016July 2009More modern by 80 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX720 HS

 D10 SX720 HS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon D10 vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 features external 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 SX720 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D10 versus Canon SX720 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D10 against the SX720 HS.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and SX720 HS is 89 and 89 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and SX720 HS.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography features
Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography features
31
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography info
Canon SX720 HS Sports photography info
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
53
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (250 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon SX720 HS
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-01 2016-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 20.3 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 190g (0.42 lbs) 270g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
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 - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $379