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Canon D10 vs Sony WX10

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon D10 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Released July 2009
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon D10 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon D10 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled 18 months prior to the WX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D10 matches up versus the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Sony WX10

 D10 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon D10

 WX10 D10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen dimensions2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Sony WX10

 D10 WX10 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon D10 versus Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D10 vs the WX10.

Canon D10 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and WX10.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX10 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon D10 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
31
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography info
Sony WX10 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography info
Sony WX10 Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography advice
Sony WX10 Travel photography advice
53
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
35
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Sony WX10
 Canon PowerShot D10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 model NB-6L NP-BG1
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $200