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Canon D10 vs Sony W710

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon D10 vs Sony W710 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon D10 vs Sony W710 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon D10 versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was brought out 4 years earlier than the W710 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D10 matches up against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony W710

 D10 W710 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon D10

 W710 D10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony W710

 D10 W710 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon D10 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon D10 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Canon D10 versus Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D10 versus the W710.

Canon D10 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and W710 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and W710.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W710 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
31
you can focus manually
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography features
Sony W710 Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Sony W710
31
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Sony W710 Travel photography information
53
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging advice
Sony W710 Vlogging advice
26
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
34
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon D10 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot D10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2013-01-08
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.42 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 240 pictures
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $90