Who is this camera aimed at? The D10 is designed to survive the rough and tumble of everyday life, so it’s ideal for anyone who wants to take photos outdoors in more demanding conditions.
What are the key features? You can venture underwater up to a depth of 10m with the D10, so if you like the idea of taking shots beneath the surface this compact lets you do that. It’s shockproof from a height of 1.22m so if you drop it, you should be able to pick it up and continue shooting. Image stabilisation comes in the form of the lens-shift type and reduces the risk of camera shake spoiling your favourite shots whether underwater or on dry land.
Is it built to last? In compact terms the D10 is built like a tank. Rather than using standard screws in its construction, Canon has opted for much tougher Allen key bolts.
What’s it like to use? The rear is busy with 14 buttons, and all of these are perfectly positioned around the bright 2.5in screen. I-contrast helps maintain detail in bright lighting conditions and the menu is so simple you’ll be familiar with it in seconds.
Image quality: The JPEGs it produces are sharp and ideal for A4 size prints. Movies can be filmed underwater or above water level at 640x480pixels (30fps), ideal for recording action or sport videos.
Conclusion: Having picked up a Gold Award earlier this year, the D10 is a highly recommended choice if you require a solid performer and can be relied upon in almost any situation.
AT A GLANCEStreet Price: £239
Resolution: 12.1Mp
Lens: 3x optical (35-105mm, f/2.8-4.9)
Image stabilisation: Lens-shift
Metering: Evaluative, Centre Weighted & Spot
Shooting modes: AUTO, P, & 17 Scene modes
Shutter range: 15secs-1/1500sec
ISO range: 80-1600 (expandable to 3200 (at reduced resolution)
Monitor: 2.5in, 230k dots
File formats: JPEG
Storage media: SD/SDHC
Weight: 190g
Dimensions: 104x70x49mm
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