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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX720 HS
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX710 HS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX710 HS and Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 5 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX710 HS scores against the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Pentax I-10

 SX710 HS I-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 61 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon SX710 HS

 I-10 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Pentax I-10

 SX710 HS I-10 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the I-10.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and I-10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and I-10.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
features face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
47
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (269g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 269g (0.59 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 life 230 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $349 $310