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Canon D10 vs Sony W690

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon D10 vs Sony W690 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 W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon D10 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon D10 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled 3 years prior to the W690 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D10 scores versus the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony W690

 D10 W690 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Canon D10

 W690 D10 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony W690

 D10 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon D10 offers external 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) while the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D10 versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D10 compared to the W690.

Canon D10 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and W690 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and W690.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W690 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
32
you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D10
Street photography with Sony W690
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography factors
Sony W690 Landscape photography factors
35
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon D10 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Sony W690
 Canon PowerShot D10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photos
Style of battery - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $299 $297