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Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Pentax I-10

 A2500 I-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon A2500

 I-10 A2500 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Pentax I-10

 A2500 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography info
Pentax I-10 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
33
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
69
lighter than competition (135 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography details
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography details
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging info
Pentax I-10 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot A2500Pentax Optio I-10
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