Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Released January 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Here, we will be reviewing the Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D10 was launched 18 months prior to the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D10 scores against the SP-610UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
| D10 | SP-610UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon D10
| SP-610UZ | D10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months | |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Olympus SP-610UZ
| D10 | SP-610UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D10 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D10 against the SP-610UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and SP-610UZ is 89 and 79 respectively.
Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and SP-610UZ.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older D10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
| Canon PowerShot D10 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot D10 | Olympus SP-610UZ |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/5000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.20 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 405 gr (0.89 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
| 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 | - | 340 photographs |
| Battery form | - | AA |
| Battery model | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $299 | $299 |