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Canon D10 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Released July 2009
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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Canon D10 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon D10 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was manufactured 5 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the D10 scores versus the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Samsung SL820

 D10 SL820 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon D10

 SL820 D10 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Samsung SL820

 D10 SL820 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 enjoys outside 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 Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon D10 vs Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D10 and the SL820.

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and SL820 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and SL820.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
32
manual focus
provides face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
35
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon D10 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot D10Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 190g (0.42 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $299 $280