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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was announced very close to the I-10 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Pentax I-10

 SD1300 IS I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 I-10 SD1300 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax I-10

 SD1300 IS I-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS comes with outside dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions 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 SD1300 IS vs Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1300 IS against the I-10.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and I-10.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography info
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography details
Pentax I-10 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Pentax I-10 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Pentax Optio I-10
Otherwise known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-08 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release - $310