Canon N vs Pentax I-10

Here, we are comparing the Canon N versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 2 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the N scores vs the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N offers external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the N versus the I-10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the N and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N and I-10.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger N provides an edge in sensor tech.