Canon A490 vs Pentax I-10
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Canon A490 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched January 2010
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Below, we are comparing the Canon A490 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A490 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A490 was released within a month of the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A490 matches up versus the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Pentax I-10
| A490 | I-10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon A490
| I-10 | A490 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A490 and Pentax I-10
| A490 | I-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon A490 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A490 has got external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A490 versus Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A490 versus the I-10.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon A490 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and I-10.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax I-10 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Canon A490 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A490 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A490 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2010-01-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 153 grams (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 ID | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $99 | $310 |