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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX150 IS versus Pentax I-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was brought out 2 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Pentax I-10

 SX150 IS I-10 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2010More recent by 28 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon SX150 IS

 I-10 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Pentax I-10

 SX150 IS I-10 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS provides physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS versus Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the I-10.

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and I-10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and I-10.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX150 IS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (130 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (130 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (130 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical 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 life 130 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $310