Nikon W300 vs Pentax I-10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon W300 and Pentax I-10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 7 years after the I-10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the W300 scores against the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon W300 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the W300 compared to the I-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and I-10.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon W300 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent W300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.