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Canon D10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon D10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Canon D10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon D10 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was brought out 5 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D10 scores against the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 D10 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon D10

 TG-2 iHS D10 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 D10 TG-2 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon D10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D10 versus the TG-2 iHS.

Canon D10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and TG-2 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older D10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
31
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
53
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
35
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
26
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon D10 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot D10Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-01 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Highest 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 350 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus -
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $380