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Nikon A900 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon A900 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Renewed by Nikon A1000
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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Nikon A900 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon A900 versus Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was manufactured 6 years after the I-10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A900 scores vs the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Pentax I-10

 A900 I-10 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2010Newer by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon A900

 I-10 A900 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Pentax I-10

 A900 I-10 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A900 compared to the I-10.

Nikon A900 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and I-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern A900 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon A900 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Pentax I-10
 Nikon Coolpix A900Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-23 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 300 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $400 $310