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Canon D10 vs Sony W230

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon D10 vs Sony W230 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
  • Launched July 2009
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon D10 vs Sony W230 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon D10 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D10 was launched 5 months after the W230 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D10 grades against the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony W230

 D10 W230 

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Canon D10

 W230 D10 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony W230

 D10 W230 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon D10 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon D10 offers 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) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D10 vs Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D10 compared to the W230.

Canon D10 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and W230.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon D10 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W230 Portrait photography highlights
31
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography advice
Sony W230 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography factors
Sony W230 Sports photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
53
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography details
Sony W230 Landscape photography details
35
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon D10 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Sony W230
 Canon PowerShot D10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NB-6L -
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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $180