Canon SX170 IS vs Pentax I-10

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX170 IS and Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was released 3 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX170 IS scores versus the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX170 IS features outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS vs the I-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and I-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and I-10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX170 IS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX170 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.