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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released 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
  • Released January 2010
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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A3300 IS versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was unveiled 12 months after the I-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A3300 IS grades vs the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Pentax I-10

 A3300 IS I-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon A3300 IS

 I-10 A3300 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Pentax I-10

 A3300 IS I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon A3300 IS versus Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the I-10.

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and I-10.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent A3300 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography information
Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging features
Pentax I-10 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
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 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 230 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $310