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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Pentax I-10

 A3400 IS I-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen dimension3"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 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Pentax I-10

 A3400 IS I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others (126 grams)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A3400 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISPentax Optio I-10
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