Canon D10 vs Pentax S1
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Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011
Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon D10 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe D10 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the S1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D10 scores versus the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D10 and Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Pentax S1
D10 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon D10
S1 | D10 | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | July 2009 | Newer by 20 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Pentax S1
D10 | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 features external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D10 and the S1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and S1 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and S1.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax S1 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot D10 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/5000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $299 | $174 |