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Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-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 XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Released December 2012
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Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon D10 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D10 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The D10 was manufactured 4 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D10 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 D10 XZ-2 iHS 

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

 XZ-2 iHS D10 
ReleasedDecember 2012July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 D10 XZ-2 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon D10 has exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D10 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the D10 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and XZ-2 iHS is 89 and 85 respectively.

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

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The D10 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older D10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography features
32
manual focus
has face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (340 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
54
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
great battery power (340 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (346g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
35
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
36
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (346 grams)
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Canon D10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot D10Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/5000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 346 grams (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $450