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Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon A2100 IS versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the I-10 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Pentax I-10

 A2100 IS I-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon A2100 IS

 I-10 A2100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Pentax I-10

 A2100 IS I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS provides physical measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS and the I-10.

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and I-10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Pentax I-10
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
31
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.41 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $220 $310