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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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 S8200 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon S8200 and Pentax I-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was announced 20 months later than the I-10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S8200 grades against the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Pentax I-10

 S8200 I-10 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution961k230kClearer display (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon S8200

 I-10 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Pentax I-10

 S8200 I-10 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S8200 has outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S8200 and the I-10.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and I-10.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S8200 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S8200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography features
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Pentax I-10
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (213 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (213g)
offers touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (213 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Pentax I-10
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-24 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 961k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213g (0.47 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" 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 250 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $329 $310