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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
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
  • Launched January 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Pentax I-10

 A3200 IS I-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon A3200 IS

 I-10 A3200 IS 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax I-10

 A3200 IS I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography factors
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Pentax I-10
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography features
Pentax I-10 Travel photography features
72
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPentax Optio I-10
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