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Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-10 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 XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon D10 and Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was brought out 4 years earlier than the XZ-10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D10 matches up vs the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Olympus XZ-10

 D10 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Canon D10

 XZ-10 D10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 43 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D10 and Olympus XZ-10

 D10 XZ-10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon D10 and Olympus XZ-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D10 compared to the XZ-10.

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and XZ-10 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and XZ-10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older D10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography features
31
manual focus
features face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography features
53
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (221 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography details
35
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (221g)
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Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Olympus XZ-10
 Canon PowerShot D10Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2013-01-30
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
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, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $428