Canon SX260 HS vs Pentax I-10

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX260 HS and Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX260 HS grades versus the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS versus the I-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and I-10.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SX260 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.