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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 2 years after the I-10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Pentax I-10

 A2400 IS I-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon A2400 IS

 I-10 A2400 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax I-10

 A2400 IS I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS provides external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A2400 IS against the I-10.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and I-10.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Pentax I-10
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 per charge)
no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others in class (126g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (190 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 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 diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 126g (0.28 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 190 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $149 $310