Pentax I-10 vs Sony H300

Below, we are looking at the Pentax I-10 vs Sony H300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The I-10 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the H300 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the I-10 grades vs the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio I-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Pentax I-10 vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the I-10 and the H300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and H300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and H300.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged I-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.