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Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed 4 years before the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the D10 scores versus the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 D10 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon D10

 SP-820UZ D10 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2009Fresher by 38 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 D10 SP-820UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D10 compared to the SP-820UZ.

Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and SP-820UZ is 89 and 69 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older D10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography highlights
31
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
good MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography information
53
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
35
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
35
fairly wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging details
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
25
fairly wide (22mm)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (485g)
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Canon D10 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot D10Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 grams (0.42 lb) 485 grams (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $299