Nikon S4300 vs Pentax I-10

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S4300 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was launched 2 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S4300 matches up versus the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S4300 vs Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S4300 against the I-10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and I-10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S4300 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger S4300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.