Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax I-10
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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
- New Model is Canon SX230 HS
(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 SX210 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was brought out 5 months after the I-10 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX210 IS grades against the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Pentax I-10
SX210 IS | I-10 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon SX210 IS
I-10 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Pentax I-10
SX210 IS | I-10 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS versus the I-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and I-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and I-10.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 lb) | 153 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $226 | $310 |