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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
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
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 7 months after the I-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX130 IS grades against the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Pentax I-10

 SX130 IS I-10 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon SX130 IS

 I-10 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax I-10

 SX130 IS I-10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS and the I-10.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and I-10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and I-10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX130 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Pentax I-10 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
61
lighter than average (308 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $310