Canon A810 vs Pentax I-10

The following is a complete review of the Canon A810 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was manufactured 2 years after the I-10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A810 scores vs the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A810 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A810 versus the I-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and I-10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A810 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher A810 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.