Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax I-10
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2010
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A3400 IS versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A3400 IS was revealed 2 years after the I-10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A3400 IS matches up vs the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Pentax I-10
A3400 IS | I-10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon A3400 IS
I-10 | A3400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Pentax I-10
A3400 IS | I-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3400 IS versus Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS compared to the I-10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and I-10.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent A3400 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 153 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" 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 | 180 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $230 | $310 |