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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 7 months after the I-10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Pentax I-10

 SD4000 IS I-10 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 I-10 SD4000 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax I-10

 SD4000 IS I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the I-10.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and I-10.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax I-10 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SD4000 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography details
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography factors
Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography information
Pentax I-10 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
40
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
32
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Pentax Optio I-10
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-02 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" 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 model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $310