Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax I-10
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Launched January 2010

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was revealed 12 months after the I-10 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Pentax I-10
A3200 IS | I-10 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon A3200 IS
I-10 | A3200 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax I-10
A3200 IS | I-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS and the I-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and I-10.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A3200 IS to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A3200 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
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 | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 | H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 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 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 | NB-8L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $230 | $310 |