Canon Powershot D10

CameraLabs
“The quality of the images produced by the D10 is up to Canon’s usual standards, and there’s no quality premium to pay for choosing an underwater camera in preference to a general purpose compact.”
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Pocket-lint
“The price, although at the upper end of compact cameras, is reasonable considering the versatility of the D10. The performance is very much in line with models from the top of the IXUS range, which is a good thing: imaging hasn’t suffered to give you the weatherproofing.”
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PCMag
“If you don’t mind the bulky build and toy-like design, the Canon PowerShot D10 is a solid choice for a rugged, waterproof camera. This speedy underwater shooter offers excellent image quality and a well-rounded, albeit simple, feature set.”
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CNET Asia
“The PowerShot D10’s performance and image quality are pretty typical of other rugged point-and-shoots, so what makes it stands out would be its design. While Canon claims the linear optics will offer users better-looking pictures, a non-discerning eye would probably not be able to tell the difference. That said, it is still an advantage if you are fussy about image quality.”
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DPInterface
“I would recommend the Canon PowerShot D10 to anyone who needs a tough camera that can handle all the rigors of daily life (and more) thrown at it. Canon certainly did a lot of homework when they entered the rugged camera arena – the PowerShot D10 is a well-rounded camera in terms of design (no pun intended), performance and image quality output. The only big thing that may set you off is the D10’s size – compared to the pocketable competition, this thing is huge; and no, it doesn’t fit into your pants pocket.”

ePhotozine
“As a photographer, I can’t ignore the noise problems and I think this is the camera’s only real failing. It takes some getting used to with its unusual design but it soon grows on you. There are a few waterproof compacts available and I think if a fast start up time is a priority then you need this camera.”
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CNET
“If you’re buying a camera with hopes of making big prints (larger than 8×10 inches) of what you shoot, the D10 is your best bet. The low ISO performance from it is very good. Image noise is in short supply below ISO 200, and fine detail and sharpness were noticeably better than other cameras in its class.”
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Photo Review
“Low light performance was well above average with no noise visible up to ISO 400. Noise began to appear at ISO 800 and at 1600 and, due to automatic noise-reduction processing, images looked noticeably softer than shots taken at low ISO settings.”

DPexpert
“If you are in the market for an indestructible camera you have a choice between products from Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax and now Canon. Each has its merits, but of them all we like the Canon best. We particularly like its weird Captain Nemo shape – a 1960s underwater sci-fi design. If we were planning world domination in a home-made submarine this is the camera we would have on board.”

CNET Asia
“The PowerShot D10’s performance and image quality are pretty typical of other rugged point-and-shoots, so what makes it stands out would be its design. While Canon claims the linear optics will offer users better-looking pictures, a non-discerning eye would probably not be able to tell the difference. That said, it is still an advantage if you are fussy about image quality.”
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DemystifyingDigital
“Overall, the bulky form factor might not make the PowerShot D10 the prettiest of cameras, but that’s partly the point. The rugged and durable design is made for tough and challenging situations in the elements, of which it performs really well under those circumstances. However, it’s reasonably priced, so if you’re looking for something that might fit your summer plans, then the D10 could work for you.”

Engadget
“All told, Canon’s PowerShot D10 is a stellar adventure camera. It’s more than just a waterproof camera that’s only marginally larger than a standard P&S, it’s a rugged, lightweight shooter that should suit most everyone but the professionals in attendance. If you’ve already got a DSLR for your serious shooting, there’s no reason the D10 can’t be your one and only point-and-shoot companion, regardless of whether you’re in or out of the drink. And as for you argonauts — well, you’d just need a darn good excuse to avoid this.”

TechRadar
“The Canon worked fine in freezing conditions, though the LCD display was more sluggish than at normal temperatures. Underwater, the D10 proved fine and the LCD’s wide angle of view will prove useful for close-ups at awkward angles.”
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Cameras.co.uk
“The Powershot D10 has a distinctive, fun look that means it will not get mistaken for any other digital camera. It has a number of robust features and is waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof to varying degrees. It takes a good snap and is well worth a close look.”
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CNET UK
“Canon has a knack for working up ordinary technology into great-looking products, and that’s never been truer than with the PowerShot D10. Let’s face it: 12 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom are ordinary, but the outlandish styling, classy colour scheme and 10m depth rating mean the D10 just about pulls it off.”
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DigitalCameraReview
“There really isn’t much to complain about with the D10. It’s cheaper than the closest competitor from Olympus, it goes a little deeper than many of the other underwater cameras in its class, and it has the toughest wrist strap ever to grace a compact digital. I’ve been using Canons for more than 10 years and I’ve only been disappointed once. That’s because Canon seems to know what consumers want and they deliver cameras that are affordable, easy to use, feature rich, fairly compact, relatively quick, and capable of consistently producing excellent images.”

Imaging Resource
“Speed is good, about as fast as the average digital camera, and its video mode also works well above and below the water. Where it has trouble is in the corners and sides of images, which are softer than we like to see. You won’t notice this softness in your underwater pictures, just the open-air shots. But that limitation alone keeps the Canon D10 from serving as an all-purpose digital camera unless you only plan to print 4×6-inch images.”

TechTree
“For Canon, moving from making conventional cameras to something like the D10 must have been quite challenging, and I for one am mighty impressed. It definitely needs improvement with overall picture quality, video implementation and its overall design and looks. But for the price, this is a sweet deal for those who live on the ‘fun’ side of life. I’m sure we’ll see a lot more improvements to the D10 in the future.”
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GoodGearGuide
“We also like the clear pictures it takes, but we wish it rendered images with more contrast. By default it captures images that look too pale. However, that’s something that can be fixed during post-processing. So if you’re after a ruggedised camera for snorkelling, or just to use while you hang around the pool, the Canon PowerShot D10 is worth considering.”
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DevHardware
“It is not cheap, especially when you consider that you can get a decent DSLR for the same price. That said, you can’t use your DSLR underwater without any protection. As a camera for using in extreme conditions, the PowerShot D10 offers a lot, but in order to take advantage of this, users will have to settle for some compromises in terms of features and performance.”
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PhotographyBlog
“It only really makes sense if you’re going to take full advantage of its water-, shock-, freeze- and dust-proof qualities. Viewed in that light, the $329.99 / £379.00 / €449.00 price-tag suddenly doesn’t seem quite so steep. A decent compact camera with a separate underwater housing would cost as much, if not more, than the PowerShot D10, and you wouldn’t get the other benefits or convenience either. The D10 will mostly appeal to the more active user, but is still a good bet simply for taking to the beach this summer.”
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Steves Digicams
“This is one versatile little camera. On top of that, the D10 offers blazing fast performance, so you can be confident that you are going to capture that shot when you press the shutter button. With a street price of about US$329, the PowerShot D10 is obviously more expensive than your typical 12-megapixel compact digicam. However, in this weatherproof category, the D10 is competitively priced, and rivals the performance and quality of many of its competitors.”