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Nikon S9100 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S9100 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S9100 vs Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was unveiled 18 months after the I-10 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S9100 grades vs the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Pentax I-10

 S9100 I-10 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon S9100

 I-10 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Pentax I-10

 S9100 I-10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 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).

Take a look at the Nikon S9100 vs Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S9100 against the I-10.

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and I-10.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher S9100 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
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focusing manually
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography factors
Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9100
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
61
lighter than competitors (214g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (270 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
39
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S9100 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Pentax I-10
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $310