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Canon D10 vs Sony H20

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon D10 vs Sony H20 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Canon D10 vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon D10 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed 2 months after the H20 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the D10 grades versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony H20

 D10 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon D10

 H20 D10 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony H20

 D10 H20 
RevealedJuly 2009May 2009Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon D10 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D10 compared to the H20.

Canon D10 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and H20 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and H20.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon D10 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon D10 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography info
Sony H20 Portrait photography info
31
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography details
Sony H20 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography advice
Sony H20 Sports photography advice
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Sony H20 Travel photography information
53
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
long zoom (380mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (250g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
35
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging factors
Sony H20 Vlogging factors
26
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than others (250g)
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Canon D10 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot D10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2009-05-14
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 NP-BG1
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
Launch pricing $299 $249