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Canon D10 vs Sony HX99

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
67
Overall
53

Canon D10 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released September 2018
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Canon D10 vs Sony HX99 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon D10 and Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the D10 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The D10 was launched 10 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D10 scores vs the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony HX99

 D10 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Canon D10

 HX99 D10 
ReleasedSeptember 2018July 2009More modern by 111 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony HX99

 D10 HX99 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Canon D10 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon D10 provides 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) and the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Canon D10 and Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D10 and the HX99.

Canon D10 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and HX99 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and HX99.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography info
Sony HX99 Portrait photography info
31
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography highlights
Sony HX99 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (242g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
MP count decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (360 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Sony HX99 Travel photography information
53
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
good battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Sony HX99
35
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
58
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (360 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3-inch)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging information
Sony HX99 Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
76
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (242g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon D10 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Sony HX99
 Canon PowerShot D10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-01 2018-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 3.00"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 242g (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 - 360 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $469