Nikon S6500 vs Pentax I-10

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S6500 and Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was released 2 years after the I-10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S6500 grades versus the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6500 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S6500 versus the I-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and I-10.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6500 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S6500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.