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Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax I-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was brought out 13 months later than the I-10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX220 HS matches up vs the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Pentax I-10

 SX220 HS I-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon SX220 HS

 I-10 SX220 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Pentax I-10

 SX220 HS I-10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX220 HS vs the I-10.

Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and I-10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX220 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX220 HS
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX220 HS
Street photography with Pentax I-10
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
36
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
60
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography features
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (210 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Pentax I-10
 Canon SX220 HSPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon SX220 HS Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-07 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 - 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 life 210 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $399 $310