Canon A1400 vs Pentax I-10

Here is a detailed review of the Canon A1400 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 3 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A1400 grades against the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1400 vs the I-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and I-10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A1400 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger A1400 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.