Canon D10 vs Nikon S620

Here, we are contrasting the Canon D10 and Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled 5 months after the S620 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D10 matches up against the S620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D10 and Nikon Coolpix S620. The full galleries are provided at Canon D10 Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D10 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has specifications of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D10 and the S620.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and S620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and S620.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.