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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

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
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was brought out 18 months before the WB210 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the I-10 scores vs the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung WB210

 I-10 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Pentax I-10

 WB210 I-10 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB210

 I-10 WB210 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 comes with outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the I-10 vs the WB210.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and WB210.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB210 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged I-10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography information
Samsung WB210 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
features touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography information
36
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax I-10
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB210
 Pentax Optio I-10Samsung WB210
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Samsung WB210
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-25 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 gr (0.34 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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