Canon D10 vs Sony S930
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Canon D10 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009

Canon D10 vs Sony S930 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon D10 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The D10 was released 6 months later than the S930 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D10 scores versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon D10 vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony S930
D10 | S930 | |||
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Screen size | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon D10
S930 | D10 |
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Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony S930
D10 | S930 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon D10 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon D10 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon D10 versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the D10 vs the S930.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and S930.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon D10 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

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Canon D10 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.4 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/5000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
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") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $299 | $219 |