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Canon A1200 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A1200 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Released January 2010
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Canon A1200 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A1200 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured 12 months after the I-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A1200 matches up versus the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Pentax I-10

 A1200 I-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon A1200

 I-10 A1200 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Pentax I-10

 A1200 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1200 and the I-10.

Canon A1200 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and I-10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer A1200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
26
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography features
Pentax I-10 Street photography features
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
23
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography info
Pentax I-10 Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (200 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
27
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon A1200 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot A1200Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 200 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $109 $310