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Canon D10 vs Sony W610

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon D10 vs Sony W610 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony W610
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony W610

 D10 W610 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon D10

 W610 D10 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony W610

 D10 W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon D10 vs Sony W610 size comparison

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

Canon D10 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
31
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Sony W610
53
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography info
Sony W610 Landscape photography info
35
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon D10 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot D10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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