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Canon D10 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Canon D10 vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
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Canon D10 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon D10 versus Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was brought out 24 months prior to the S9100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D10 grades vs the S9100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon S9100

 D10 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon D10

 S9100 D10 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon S9100

 D10 S9100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon D10 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 comes with external measurements 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 S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D10 compared to the S9100.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and S9100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and S9100.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged D10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography info
31
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
32
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography features
Nikon S9100 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography features
Nikon S9100 Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9100 Travel photography advice
53
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
35
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging features
Nikon S9100 Vlogging features
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Nikon S9100
 Canon PowerShot D10Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-01 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $329