Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Pentax I-10
SX130 IS | I-10 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon SX130 IS
I-10 | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax I-10
SX130 IS | I-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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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 |