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Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-1 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-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is very comparable but the D10 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The D10 was launched 19 months prior to the XZ-1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D10 matches up versus the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Olympus XZ-1

 D10 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Canon D10

 XZ-1 D10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Olympus XZ-1

 D10 XZ-1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D10 features outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D10 against the XZ-1.

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and XZ-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and XZ-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D10 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon D10 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older D10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Portrait photography camera
32
focusing manually
features face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition in class (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography features
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (320 CIPA)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography features
54
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
great battery (320 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (275 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-1
35
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (320 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (275 grams)
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Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Olympus XZ-1
 Canon PowerShot D10Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Olympus XZ-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2011-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3664 x 2752
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 275g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $567