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Canon A2200 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A2200 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
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 A2200 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A2200 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was manufactured 12 months later than the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A2200 grades versus the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Pentax I-10

 A2200 I-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon A2200

 I-10 A2200 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Pentax I-10

 A2200 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and 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, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A2200 versus the I-10.

Canon A2200 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and I-10.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A2200 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher A2200 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2200
Street photography with Pentax I-10
55
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2200
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
36
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (135g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography information
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
36
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
30
decently wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A2200 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot A2200Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 280 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $139 $310