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Canon PowerShot D10

Digital Camera Review

December 11, 2009 By Richard Baguley 3 Comments (add your own)

This review is organized into 16 pages

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Product Tour

Introduction

The D10 is a tough camera that can take decent photos in up to 33 feet of water and in very cold temperatures.

Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Compare

Olympus Stylus TOUGH-8000 Compare

Pentax Optio W80 Compare

This review is organized into 16 pages
Page 1 Product Tour Photos of the Canon PowerShot D10 Read More...	Page 2 Color Colors are accurate, although there are some color shifts on reds and yellows. Read More...	Page 3 Noise Noise is low at most ISO levels, but images get a little flat at higher ISO levels. Read More...
Page 4 Resolution Images are very sharp, with great detail, yet there is some softness at the edges of the frame. Read More...	Page 5 Video Taking videos is easy, but the resolution is low, grainy, and with poor color. Read More...	Page 6 Sample Photos A gallery of photos taken with the Canon PowerShot D10 Read More...
Page 7 Playback There's a good selection of playback modes, yet in-camera editing features are limited. Read More...	Page 8 Hardware The D10 packs a lot of features into a small space, though the zoom lens is short (3x) compared to other point & shoots. Read More...	Page 9 Controls Shutter and zoom controls are well placed for one-handed use, but the large number of buttons may intimidate, and requires two hands to use. Read More...
Page 10 Design & Handling It fits well in the hand, though there's nothing in the front for fingertips to grip. Read More...	Page 11 Fujifilm Z33WP Comp We compare the D10 to the Z33WP. Read More...	Page 12 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Comp We compare the D10 to the Stylus TOUGH-8000. Read More...
Page 13 Pentax W80 Comp We compare the D10 to the Optio W80. Read More...	Page 14 Conclusion Read our final conclusion of the Canon PowerShot D10. Read More...	Page 15 Specs & Ratings See all the scores for the Canon PowerShot D10. Read More...
Part 16 Comments Read what people are saying about the Canon PowerShot D10 Add Your Comments

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