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Canon D10 vs Sony H55

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon D10 vs Sony H55 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
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon D10 vs Sony H55 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon D10 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed 11 months earlier than the H55 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the D10 grades vs the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony H55

 D10 H55 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon D10

 H55 D10 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony H55

 D10 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D10 features exterior measurements 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 H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the D10 compared to the H55.

Canon D10 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and H55 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and H55.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H55 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography info
Sony H55 Portrait photography info
32
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography features
Sony H55 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Sony H55
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography info
Sony H55 Landscape photography info
35
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Sony H55
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon D10 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Sony H55
 Canon PowerShot D10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $235