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Pentax I-10 vs Sony H50

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H50 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony H50 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax I-10 vs Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was launched 13 months after the H50 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the I-10 matches up vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony H50

 I-10 H50 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Pentax I-10

 H50 I-10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony H50

 I-10 H50 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax I-10 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the I-10 versus the H50.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and H50.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax I-10 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer I-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
Sony H50 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax I-10
Sports photography with Sony H50
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax I-10
Travel photography with Sony H50
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
great zoom (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
Sony H50 Landscape photography advice
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
34
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (547 grams)
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Sony H50
 Pentax Optio I-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-25 2009-01-15
Physical type 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 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $310 $80