Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon A2500 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A2500 was released 3 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the A2500 scores against the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Pentax I-10
A2500 | I-10 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon A2500
I-10 | A2500 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Pentax I-10
A2500 | I-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2500 and Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A2500 versus the I-10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and I-10.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2500 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher A2500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 153 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $109 | $310 |