Canon D10 vs Sony W610
89 Imaging
34 Features
23 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Canon D10 vs Sony W610 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
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012

Canon D10 vs Sony W610 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Canon D10 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The D10 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W610 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the D10 scores against the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon D10 vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony W610
D10 | W610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon D10
W610 | D10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 30 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony W610
D10 | W610 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon D10 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon D10 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Canon D10 and Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D10 compared to the W610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and W610.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W610 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot D10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
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 | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 250 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $299 | $200 |