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Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX730 HS and Pentax I-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX730 HS was revealed 7 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SX730 HS grades against the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Pentax I-10

 SX730 HS I-10 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2010Fresher by 88 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon SX730 HS

 I-10 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Pentax I-10

 SX730 HS I-10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the I-10.

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and I-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and I-10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer greater detail because of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography features
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with Pentax I-10
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (300g)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-04-06 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $310