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Canon D10 vs Sony S2100

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon D10 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon D10 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon D10 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was brought out 6 months before the S2100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D10 grades versus the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony S2100

 D10 S2100 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon D10

 S2100 D10 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony S2100

 D10 S2100 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon D10 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon D10 vs Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D10 vs the S2100.

Canon D10 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and S2100 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and S2100.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon D10 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
32
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D10
Street photography with Sony S2100
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography factors
Sony S2100 Sports photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
54
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging factors
Sony S2100 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon D10 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Sony S2100
 Canon PowerShot D10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $0