Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio I-10 & Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung WB210
I-10 | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper display (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Pentax I-10
WB210 | I-10 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB210
I-10 | WB210 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Samsung WB210 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $310 | $279 |