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Canon T6i vs Pentax I-10

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon T6i vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Alternative Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Older Model is Canon 700D
  • Renewed by Canon T7i
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon T6i vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon T6i and Pentax I-10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the T6i (APS-C) and I-10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The T6i was manufactured 5 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the T6i matches up against the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Pentax I-10

 T6i I-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon T6i

 I-10 T6i 

Common features in the Canon T6i and Pentax I-10

 T6i I-10 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Canon T6i vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6i enjoys physical measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T6i and Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the T6i compared to the I-10.

Canon T6i vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the T6i and I-10 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T6i and I-10.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The T6i due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon T6i will deliver extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer T6i should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T6i vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography advice
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography advice
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i Street photography features
Pentax I-10 Street photography features
70
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T6i
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
61
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (440 shots)
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
66
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (440 shots)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging features
Pentax I-10 Vlogging features
72
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon T6i vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Pentax I-10
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Pentax Optio I-10
Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-01-25
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 19 9
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 gr (1.22 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $749 $310