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Canon D10 vs Sony W620

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon D10 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2009
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon D10 vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon D10 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W620 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D10 scores versus the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony W620

 D10 W620 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon D10

 W620 D10 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony W620

 D10 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon D10 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon D10 features outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D10 and Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D10 and the W620.

Canon D10 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and W620 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and W620.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W620 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
32
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography factors
Sony W620 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography advice
Sony W620 Sports photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
54
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography details
Sony W620 Landscape photography details
35
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Sony W620
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon D10 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Sony W620
 Canon PowerShot D10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $102