Nikon S640 vs Pentax I-10

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S640 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 5 months prior to the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S640 scores against the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 offers external dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S640 and the I-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and I-10.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration.