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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
Pentax I-10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Pentax I-10

 A1100 IS I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon A1100 IS

 I-10 A1100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Pentax I-10

 A1100 IS I-10 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
26
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Pentax I-10
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography details
Pentax I-10 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A1100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISPentax Optio I-10
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