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Canon D10 vs Canon SX740 HS

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54

Canon D10 vs Canon SX740 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
  • Announced July 2009
Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Replaced the Canon SX730 HS
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX740 HS Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon D10 vs Canon SX740 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D10 was brought out 10 years before the SX740 HS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D10 grades vs the SX740 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon SX740 HS

 D10 SX740 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon D10

 SX740 HS D10 
IntroducedJuly 2018July 2009More recent by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon D10 and Canon SX740 HS

 D10 SX740 HS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon D10 vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 enjoys outside 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 SX740 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon D10 vs Canon SX740 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D10 against the SX740 HS.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and SX740 HS is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and SX740 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to deliver extra detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older D10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography details
Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
32
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (265 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
54
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than average in class (299g)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
bad battery life (265 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
35
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (21MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (265 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Canon SX740 HS
 Canon PowerShot D10Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-01 2018-07-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 8
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 21 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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, slow synchro, off
External flash
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video 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 190 grams (0.42 lb) 299 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 - 265 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $400