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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 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
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax I-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 8 months before the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX200 IS scores against the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax I-10

 SX200 IS I-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon SX200 IS

 I-10 SX200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax I-10

 SX200 IS I-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS offers outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS vs the I-10.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and I-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and I-10.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
28
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography details
42
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $310