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Canon D10 vs Sony W800

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon D10 vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Canon D10 vs Sony W800 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon D10 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was launched 5 years prior to the W800 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D10 matches up vs the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony W800

 D10 W800 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon D10

 W800 D10 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 56 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony W800

 D10 W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon D10 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon D10 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the D10 and the W800.

Canon D10 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and W800.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older D10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography factors
Sony W800 Portrait photography factors
31
manual focus
supports face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography highlights
Sony W800 Sports photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Sony W800
53
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Sony W800
35
manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
41
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Sony W800
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon D10 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot D10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $299 $90