Pentax I-10 vs Samsung ST150F

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax I-10 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was brought out 3 years earlier than the ST150F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the I-10 scores versus the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 & Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the I-10 compared to the ST150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and ST150F.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST150F to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged I-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.