Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10
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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A1100 IS was introduced 11 months prior to the I-10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Pentax I-10
A1100 IS | I-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon A1100 IS
I-10 | A1100 IS | |||
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Released | January 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Pentax I-10
A1100 IS | I-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS against the I-10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and I-10.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of images but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $160 | $310 |