Pentax I-10 vs Sony HX10V

Lets look more closely at the Pentax I-10 and Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was unveiled 3 years prior to the HX10V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the I-10 matches up against the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 has external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Pentax I-10 and Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the I-10 compared to the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and HX10V.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.