Pentax I-10 vs Sony A350

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax I-10 and Sony A350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively similar but the I-10 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The I-10 was released 20 months after the A350 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the I-10 grades versus the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio I-10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 has got external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Pentax I-10 and Sony A350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the I-10 and the A350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and A350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and A350.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The I-10 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A350 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent I-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.