Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10
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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Pentax I-10
A3300 IS | I-10 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon A3300 IS
I-10 | A3300 IS | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Pentax I-10
A3300 IS | I-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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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 |