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Canon D10 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Canon D10 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Announced July 2009
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX20V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX50V
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Canon D10 vs Sony HX30V Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon D10 and Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX30V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the D10 scores vs the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony HX30V

 D10 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Canon D10

 HX30V D10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony HX30V

 D10 HX30V 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon D10 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 features physical measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D10 versus the HX30V.

Canon D10 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and HX30V is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
32
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography details
Sony HX30V Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX30V Sports photography highlights
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Sony HX30V Travel photography information
54
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
35
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging details
Sony HX30V Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon D10 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Sony HX30V
 Canon PowerShot D10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-01 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 life - 320 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $299 $420