Canon D10 vs Sony S950

Lets look more closely at the Canon D10 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D10 was introduced 5 months after the S950 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D10 grades versus the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon D10 features physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon D10 versus Sony S950 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D10 versus the S950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and S950 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and S950.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon D10 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.