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Canon D10 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon D10 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon D10 versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was announced 3 years before the S6300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the D10 scores against the S6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon S6300

 D10 S6300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon D10

 S6300 D10 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon S6300

 D10 S6300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D10 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D10 compared to the S6300.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and S6300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and S6300.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S6300 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older D10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
31
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography features
Nikon S6300 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Nikon S6300
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
53
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography features
35
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot D10Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 190 grams (0.42 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 - 230 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $200