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Canon D10 vs Sony G3

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon D10 vs Sony G3 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon D10 vs Sony G3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon D10 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was launched 6 months after the G3 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D10 matches up against the G3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony G3

 D10 G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon D10

 G3 D10 
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony G3

 D10 G3 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon D10 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D10 versus Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D10 versus the G3.

Canon D10 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and G3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and G3.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon D10 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon D10 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
31
focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography info
Sony G3 Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Sony G3
53
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography information
Sony G3 Landscape photography information
35
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging features
Sony G3 Vlogging features
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon D10 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Sony G3
 Canon PowerShot D10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $200